Jake Robins of the WeMartians Podcast joins me to discuss the state and future of the Mars exploration program, lean sample return, and more.
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 18 executive producers—Kris, Mike, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Jamison, Guinevere, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Jasper, and four anonymous—and 69 other supporters on Patreon.

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Mars Exploration Program, Thomas H. Zurbuchen, NASA SMD Associate Administrator, Presentation to National Academies (PDF, 1.9MB)
NASA proposes rapid Mars sample return architecture - SpaceNews.com
NASA considers kicking Mars sample return into high gear | The Planetary Society
A future comes into focus for the Mars Exploration Program | The Planetary Society
Space Policy Edition #16: NASA's Flagship Missions: Are They Worth It? | The Planetary Society
Powering Science: NASA’s Large Strategic Science Missions | The National Academies Press
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