Unmanned probes and landers like the Mars Rovers have been able to explore terrain, take measurements, analyze samples and send reams of data back.

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Or call Kiehl's and tell the operator what you'd like to try and the company will send you up to three samples.

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Instead, the Administration would rely on the United Nations, which planned to send in experts to test soil and take samples from victims.

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After that, during this five year period China also plans to send a rover to the Moon, collect samples, and then return to Earth.

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Send a bunch of small rovers to look around different spots of Mars to find the best samples and then design a system to collect and return those rocks.

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