One crucial step in a Mars sample return mission would be to launch the collected sample away from the surface of Mars. This artist's concept depicts a Mars ascent vehicle for starting a sample of Mars rocks on their trip to Earth.
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Target | Mars | |
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Target Type | Planet | |
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Extra Keywords | Artwork, Color | |
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Release Date | 2005-01-03 | |
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Image Credit | NASA/JPL | |
Source | photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA07187 | |
Identifier | PIA07187 |