NASA: Under the Mars Sample Return Mission, NASA will launch Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) from Mars, which will help in bringing the collected samples back to Earth. For this, the MAV team tested the first and second stages of the solid rocket motor, which was successful.
The MAV, being managed by NASA’s Marshall Space Center, will be launched in June 2028. Samples from Mars may reach Earth by 2030. NASA’s Perseverance rover is currently collecting these samples.
This will be the first time that samples from another planet will be brought to Earth. During their investigation, an attempt will be made to find the possibility of life on Mars.
All tests and reviews related to the design, components of the MAV are being carried out for the success of the sample return mission to Mars. It will be launched from Earth via a sample recovery lander, which will take about 2 years to reach Mars. After this, in the next 1 year, it will take samples from the Perseverance Rover.
These will be stored in the nose of the rocket. After the sample transfer, the MAV will be launched from Mars, reach the planet’s orbit, and hand over the sample container to the Earth Return Orbiter. This orbiter will return to Earth with samples.
All tests and reviews related to the design, components of the MAV are being carried out for the success of the sample return mission to Mars. It will be launched from Earth via a sample recovery lander, which will take about 2 years to reach Mars. After this, in the next 1 year, it will take samples from the Perseverance Rover.
These will be stored in the nose of the rocket. After the sample transfer, the MAV will be launched from Mars, reach the planet’s orbit, and hand over the sample container to the Earth Return Orbiter. This orbiter will return to Earth with samples.