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Robotic Exploration, Human Spaceflight & Sample Return: Foundations

Robotic spacecraft, human missions, and sample-return programs answer different scientific and engineering questions. Combining these approaches advances planetary geology, astrobiology, resource characterization, technology development, and preparation for future exploration.

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Robotic spacecraft, human missions, and sample-return programs answer different scientific and engineering questions.

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Robotic autonomy grows in importance as communication delay increases.

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