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China's Mars Mission Surpasses NASA, Sample Return Set for 2031 While NASA Delays to 2035

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China's Mars Mission Surpasses NASA, Sample Return Set for 2031 While NASA Delays to 2035

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  • China's Tianwen-3 mission is on track to bring back Martian soil by 2031, outpacing NASA's Perseverance rover.
  • NASA has updated its timeline, estimating that samples could return no earlier than 2035, with potential delays extending to 2039.
  • Astrophysicist Quentin Parker likened the competition to a Sputnik moment, signaling a significant lead for China in space exploration.
  • NASA's budget for its Mars sample return mission has ballooned, from US$3 billion to US$11 billion in just three years.
  • Discussions on future funding and mission direction will be influenced by the incoming Congress and new NASA leadership.

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