Phys.org NASA proposes cheaper, quicker way to get Mars rocks and soil to Earth Astrobitica January 7, 2025 (Last updated: January 7, 2025) 1 minute read NASA is pitching a cheaper and quicker way of getting rocks and soil back from Mars, after seeing its original plan swell to $11 billion. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: NASA to study two alternative architectures for Mars Sample ReturnNext: NASA won’t decide on Mars Sample Return plan until mid-2026 Related Stories Phys.org Astronomers catch hot birth of galaxy cluster more than 11 billion light-years away Astrobitica August 19, 2026 Phys.org Mars attacks: How much dust from the red planet is safe to breathe? Astrobitica August 18, 2026 Phys.org NASA’s LRO images Falcon 9 crater on moon, learns new details Astrobitica August 18, 2026