Mars Sample Return

A proposed multi-mission campaign to bring samples collected by Perseverance back to Earth.

About the mission

Mars Sample Return is a planned campaign that would collect samples cached by the Perseverance rover and return them to Earth for detailed laboratory analysis. Mission architecture and schedule remain under review.

Primary sources

• https://science.nasa.gov/mission/mars-sample-return/

Last verified 2026-01-15. Mission status and dates can change.