Mars Sample Return cost growth threatens other science missions
Original Publication Date: 2023-03-18 23:54
NASA requests $949.3 million for Mars Sample Return in fiscal year 2024. That's a 19% increase from the $800 million NASA projected last year for the program. The growing cost of Mars Sample Return is affecting other agency science programs. NASA cited the costs of MSR as a reason for delaying VERITAS Venus mission.
Satellogic sells Earth-imagery satellites
Original Publication Date: 2023-03-18 20:41
Satellogic is selling Earth-observation satellites for $10 million or less. Satellogic is not subject to U.S. Export controls like the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Customers do not need National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration licenses for Earth imagery.