Dive into the latest discoveries about Mars' geological dichotomy, as marsquakes reveal the internal forces shaping the planet's distinct halves. Explore the pivotal decisions facing NASA's Mars Sample Return mission under the new administration, which could redefine the future of space exploration. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the Red Planet's secrets and the evolving landscape of interplanetary research.

Sources:

https://phys.org/news/2025-01-mars-marsquakes-revealed.html

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nasas-mars-mission-at-a-crossroads-will-donald-trumps-administration-fund-the-historic-rock-return-from-the-red-planet/articleshow/117357739.cms

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:42) Why is one half of Mars so different to the other? 'Marsquakes' may have just revealed the answer

(00:03:28) NASA's Mars Mission at a crossroads: Will Donald Trump’s administration fund the historic rock return from the Red Planet?