Should a (potential) biosignature revive Mars Sample Return?
Should a (potential) biosignature revive Mars Sample Return?  
Podcast: Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition
Published On: Fri Nov 07 2025
Description: In 1996, a controversial claim of fossilized life in a Martian meteorite ignited a golden age of Mars exploration. Nearly 30 years later, a potential biosignature detected by the Perseverance rover at Jezero Crater has sparked… no major policy changes. Why? Lou Friedman joins the show to present his view.