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NASA identifies potential major cost growth in Mars Sample Return
Written by Jeff Foust Monday, 26 June 2023 15:48![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
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NASA has confirmed that one scenario for the cost of its Mars Sample Return (MSR) program is far higher than previous estimates, heightening concerns among scientists about its impacts on other missions.