Overview

• China advances its Mars sample-return mission timeline by two years, aiming for a 2028 launch.
• NASA's Mars Sample Return mission faces delays and budget overruns, with costs rising to $11 billion.
• China's Tianwen-3 mission will use dual rocket launches to collect and return Martian samples.
• The mission aims to search for signs of life and conduct surface sampling with advanced robotics.
• NASA seeks innovative solutions from private companies to streamline its Mars sample-return project.