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A Proposed Mars Sample Return Mission. Paperweight

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  • Dimension: 3" x 4" x .75"; Gift Box: 4.5" x 2"
  • Material: High polished glass with a felt backing
  • Vibrant images are immortalized on photo quality paper
  • Includes an elegant box, making it perfect for gifting
  • A beautiful decoration piece perfect for any room in the house

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A Proposed Mars Sample Return Mission. Paperweight

A Proposed Mars Sample Return Mission. Paperweight

Artist's concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission, showing a series of six steps in the spacecraft's landing on Mars. The series begins at upper left, where the aeroshell capsule is still attached to the cruise stage that has provided power and maneuvering during the trip from Earth to Mars. After jettisoning the cruise stage, the aeroshell uses friction with the Martian atmosphere to decelerate. The aeroshell protects other components of the flight system (enclosed inside) from the heat generated during the plunge through the upper atmosphere. In the third step portrayed, the spacecraft's parachute further slows the descent. After separation from the parachute and aeroshell, retro rockets on the descent stage fire to control the speed of the final approach toward the ground. The descent stage begins lowering the lander on a bridle. Timing of crucial steps during this final approach is based on radar input about the spacecraft's altitude and velocity. The lander, bearing a rover and an ascent vehicle, touches down, the connecting cords are severed and the descent stage flies out of the way. After the landing, the rover would deliver previously cached samples to the ascent vehicle, which would then lift the samples off the surface of Mars for a rendezvous in orbit with a spacecraft that would take the samples to Earth.

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By Robert R.September 23, 2025Verified Purchase
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Just the right size, not to large and fits perfect on my shelf. The colors are bright and looks great. I like it and recommend this paperweight as a great souvenir. .
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By BK M.September 30, 2018Verified Purchase
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Purchased to verify size/measurements and quality. Size was larger than listed on product page. Magnification of image was noticeable and exceeded expectations. Colors vivid and matching my original image. No blank/white spots at edges.
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By Lauren B.June 28, 2020Verified Purchase
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Ordered this as a gift to display in the office. Print and product is beautiful

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Product ID: 256330054840972777
Created on: 1/19/2024, 10:51 AM
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