Mars Mysteries: Skull Hill Discovery and NASA’s Budget Shake-Up

Explore the latest Martian phenomena as NASA's Perseverance rover uncovers 'Skull Hill,' a rock formation resembling a human skull. Delve into the implications of a proposed budget cut that threatens the Mars Sample Return mission, shifting NASA's focus towards human exploration of the Moon and Mars. Join us for an in-depth look at these developments and their impact on space exploration.



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