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title: What’s next for the Mars Sample Return Program?
description: NASA provides an update on the Mars Sample Return Program. Toyota to invest in Interstellar Technologies. China sees its first space launch of 2025, and more.
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# [What’s next for the Mars Sample Return Program?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/432)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Jan 7, 2025 8:58:55 PM

Summary

NASA provides an update on the Mars Sample Return Program. Toyota to invest in Japanese space startup Interstellar Technologies. China sees its first space launch of 2025, and more.

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