NASA selects Falcon Heavy to launch ESA Mars rover mission despite budget threat
SpaceNews • 4/17/2026 – 4/18/2026
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CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier72% (0.5^23/48)
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- 2026-04-17NASA selects Falcon Heavy to launch ESA Mars rover mission despite budget threat (current)
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