NASA will announce update to Mars sample return plans on Jan. 7. Here’s how to listen in NASA's beleaguered Mars Sample Return program currently faces extreme costs of up to $11 billion and a timeline that could reach 2040. Astrobitica January 4, 2025 (Last updated: January 4, 2025) 1 minute read NASA’s beleaguered Mars Sample Return program currently faces extreme costs of up to $11 billion and a timeline that could reach 2040. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: What I learned from a black hole in Los AngelesNext: Small satellite constellation could reveal black holes like never before