Nasa's plan to return Martian rocks to Earth will be decided by the incoming Trump administration. Initially projected to cost up to $11 billion, the agency now estimates the mission could be completed for under $8 billion by reducing the size and weight of key components. The process involves using Perseverance rover samples, a future spacecraft, and landing the samples in Utah. The program requires funding to avoid delays.
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