Mars Sample Return: bridging robotic and human exploration

The first robotic mission to return samples to Earth from Mars took a further step toward realisation with the recent publication of a mission design report by the iMARS Working Group. The report, defines key elements of the future internationally-funded mission involving the cooperation of ESA, NASA and other national agencies.

Link: http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMT8WWIPIF_index_0.html

Time: 21. Jul. 2008

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Topics: and, mars, return, robotic