Should a (potential) biosignature revive Mars Sample Return?

07/11/2025 1h 21min
Should a (potential) biosignature revive Mars Sample Return?

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Episode Synopsis

In 1996, a controversial claim of fossilized life in a Martian meteorite ignited a golden age of Mars exploration. Nearly 30 years later, a potential biosignature detected by the Perseverance rover at Jezero Crater has sparked… no major policy changes. Why? Lou Friedman joins the show to present his view.