China to launch Mars sample return mission in 2028, will follow planetary protection guidelines China is on course to launch its Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission in 2028, according to the mission’s lead.
  • Pennomi@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Very smart to build your sample return into your mission plan instead of “probably we’ll add that mission in the future”.

    • Gerudo@lemm.eeEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I’d like to assume it would be treated like the asteroid return samples. Host nation gets the majority, but other nations get samples too.