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Mars sample return mission, artwork C018 / 1869
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Mars sample return mission, artwork C018 / 1869
Mars sample return mission. Artwork of aeroshell-encased spacecraft approaching Mars as part of the proposed Mars sample return mission. This spacecraft would hold a sample-retrieving rover and an ascent vehicle. The rover would transfer samples to the ascent vehicle which would rendezvous with an orbiting spacecraft that would return the samples to Earth. NASA and the European Space Agency are collaborating on proposals for a mission to gather samples of Martian rocks and bring them to Earth after 2020
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This artwork, titled "Mars Sample Return Mission" takes us on a journey to the future of space exploration. Created by NASA/JPL-Caltech in collaboration with the European Space Agency, this illustration depicts an ambitious mission aimed at bringing samples of Martian rocks back to Earth after 2020. In this stunning image, we witness an aeroshell-encased spacecraft gracefully approaching Mars. This spacecraft serves as a crucial component of the proposed mission, housing both a sample-retrieving rover and an ascent vehicle. The rover's primary task is to collect precious samples from the Martian surface and transfer them to the waiting ascent vehicle. Once loaded with these invaluable specimens, the ascent vehicle embarks on its rendezvous with an orbiting spacecraft specially designed for this purpose. Together, they form a formidable team that will ensure safe passage for these extraterrestrial treasures back home. The significance of such a mission cannot be overstated. By studying these Martian rock samples here on Earth, scientists hope to unlock profound insights into our neighboring planet's geological history and potential habitability. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork, we are reminded of humanity's insatiable curiosity and unwavering determination to explore beyond our own celestial boundaries. It serves as a powerful reminder that even amidst vast distances and unknown terrains, human ingenuity can conquer new frontiers in pursuit of knowledge about our place in the universe.
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