Mars Sample Return Rocket Test Goes Off Without a Hitch

Mars Sample Return Rocket Test Goes Off Without a Hitch

2025-07-14 10:46:00 www.extremetech.com Northrop Grumman has hailed the successful test of a rocket designed to bring back samples from Mars’ surface. This latest static fire test confirmed the viability of a new propellant, as well as further showcasing the capabilities of the sample return rocket. This motor is part of the Mars Ascent Propulsion System (MAPS), which is a collaborative… Source

Exoplanetary Ascent Propulsion System Tested

A third successful test of an advanced second-stage motor for ascent propulsion from another planet has been completed by Northrop Grumman Corp. This test ensures that when the first rocket launches from another planet such as Mars, it would have the capability to launch samples from the planet’s surface into its orbit for a precise rendezvous in space with an orbiter."With this third successful full-scale static test, we have demonstrated a nea…