ESA’s Hera Mars Flyby and NASA’s Mars Mission Controversies

Join us as we delve into the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft's successful Mars and Deimos flyby, marking a pivotal moment in its mission to the Didymos asteroid system. We also explore Rocket Lab's criticism of NASA's Mars Sample Return mission decision, highlighting the ongoing debate over commercial involvement in space exploration. Plus, NASA's Perseverance rover achieves a new milestone by collecting a rock core sample from Mars' Broom Point, overcoming unexpected challenges. Tune in for these stories and more on today's episode of Simply News.



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