➀ NASA is considering two plans to bring Martian rock samples back to Earth; ➁ The first plan is to recreate the 'sky crane method' used in previous missions; ➂ The second plan is to partner with a commercial space company for a lander; ➃ The new plans aim to reduce costs and bring the samples back earlier than the previous target of 2040.
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