China aims to return Mars samples in 2031 while NASA’s mission remains in limbo

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China's Tianwen-3 mission is targeting a 2028 launch and could return the first-ever Martian rock and soil samples to Earth in 2031. Its simpler design may give China a chance to beat NASA's uncertain Mars Sample Return effort.

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