Mars Sample Return (MSR)

Roundtrip Ticket To Mars

This artist's concept shows the proposed NASA Mars sample return mission above the red planet.

On Its Own

This artist's concept of the proposed NASA Mars Sample Return mission shows the orbiter and lander, just after the orbiter…

The Tricky Part

This artist's concept of the proposed NASA Mars Sample Return mission shows the entry, descent and landing sequence the lander…

To Mars and Back

This artist's concept of the proposed NASA Mars Sample Return mission shows the launch of the martian sample back toward…

Rendezvous in Space

This artist's concept of the proposed NASA Mars Sample Return mission shows rendezvous of the orbiting sample container with the…