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NASA solicited proposals for studies of commercial approaches to carrying out some aspects of Mars exploration, including delivery of payloads and communications and imaging services. Credit: NASA

WASHINGTON — NASA has selected nine companies to perform feasibility studies of commercial approaches to deliver spacecraft to Mars and provide services there.

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