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81. Numerous previous studies have consistently pointed out the important contributions that
sample-return missions from planetary bodies can make to virtually every area of solar system exploration
in general, and to Mars exploration in particular. For general discussions of the importance of samplereturn
missions see the following and references therein:
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82. A Mars sample-return mission has been an essential component of the Mars exploration
strategies advocated by the National Research Council for 30 years. For specific discussions, see the
following:
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83. Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group Next Decade Science Analysis Group. 2008.
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84. Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group Next Decade Science Analysis Group. 2008.
Science Priorities for Mars Sample Return. March. Available at
http://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov/reports/ndsag.html.
L.M. Pratt, C. Allen, A.C. Allwood, A. Anbar, S.K. Atreya, D.W. Beaty, M.H. Carr, A. Crisp,
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