The joint NASA/ESA Mars Sample Return mission has been canceled. This mission aimed to bring samples from Mars back to Earth for scientific analysis.
The cancellation means that direct study of Martian samples on Earth will not proceed as planned. This affects planetary science research and the understanding of Mars's geological and potential biological history.
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The NASA/ESA Mars Sample Return mission has been canceled. This decision impacts future planetary science and the potential for direct study of Martian samples on Earth.