"NASA Considers Limited Return of Mars Samples in New Mission Update"
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NASA is open to considering proposals for revamping its Mars Sample Return program to return as few as 10 sample tubes, a significant reduction from the original plan. The agency seeks ideas to reduce costs and shorten the schedule for returning samples collected by the Perseverance rover. Proposals for alternative approaches are due by May 17, with the goal of returning "as many scientifically valuable samples as possible" with a minimum of 10. The agency plans to make multiple awards of up to $1.5 million each for mission studies to inform its plans for revamping the program.
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