Past Sample Return Missions and Major Achievements

Explore the history and significant accomplishments of past sample return missions in this informative lecture by Michael Zolensky from NASA Johnson Space Center. Delivered as part of the Keck Institute for Space Studies short course "Sample Return from all across the Solar System," gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of bringing extraterrestrial materials back to Earth for scientific study. Discover how these missions have advanced our understanding of the solar system and paved the way for future exploration endeavors.

Past Sample Return Missions and Major Achievements