Lockheed Martin Proposes Cost-Cutting Plan to Accelerate Mars Sample Return and Human Exploration
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Lockheed Martin has proposed a cost-effective plan to retrieve Mars samples collected by NASA's Perseverance rover, offering to do so for less than $3 billion by downsizing the mission components. This proposal aims to address NASA's budget concerns and could potentially take over the Mars Sample Return mission if NASA opts for a cheaper alternative amid budget cuts and international competition.
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