One step closer to bringing Martian samples to Earth! @NASA has selected Lockheed Martin Space to build the Mars Ascent Vehicle, or MAV. This small, lightweight rocket will be needed to launch samples gathered by @NASAPersevere off the surface of Mars. https://t.co/12k7DG7bVy pic.twitter.com/CPfle6vwIq

— NASA JPL (@NASAJPL) February 7, 2022