Tianwen-3 Mission Advancements Outpace US Mars Efforts Amidst Rising Costs

China's Mars sample return project, Tianwen-3, progresses well as NPC deputy Sun Zezhou confirms critical technologies are secured. Meanwhile, its US counterpart faces financial hurdles.

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