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This page covers the results of studies by NASA and the ESA which examine the need for such a facility, and the risks that need to be mitigated. It also looks into issues of sample containment during return from Mars.
Note that [[User:Robertinventor/Discussion of science value of a Mars sample return | Some exobiologists believe that more in situ observation is needed first for practical reasons and reasons of cost benefit]]. There are also [[User:Robertinventor/Dissenting views on Mars sample return back contamination risks | minority view dissenters]] who disagree with the proposed plans. Zubrin considers them to be too cautious and the ICAMSR consider that stronger precautions are required.
==Plans to return a sample to Earth before detailed examination==
==See also==
* [[User:Robertinventor/Mars Sample Return Legal Issues and International Public Debate|Mars Sample Return Legal Issues and International Public Debate]].
* [[User:Robertinventor/Discussion of science value of a Mars sample return |Discussion of science value of a Mars sample return]] - relevant to decisions about whether or not to proceed with the mission
* [[User:Robertinventor/Dissenting views on Mars sample return back contamination risks|Dissenting views on Mars sample return back contamination risks]] for the views of Zubrin and the ICAMSR on this debate.
==References==
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