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Mars Sample Return components (ESA concept)

Mars Sample Return components (ESA concept)
Mars Sample Return components (ESA concept) This artist's impression shows multiple components of the proposed NASA-ESA Mars Sample Return program: NASA's Mars Ascent Vehicle (left), ESA's Earth Return Orbiter (center), the Mars sample canister (top), and the Earth entry capsule (right). ESA/ATG Medialab