Re: Re: Re: Re: Mars Sample Collection Mission
The sample rover may have to cover many kilometers
depending on the accuracy or inaccuracy of the
landing of the return lander.
I think braking into an initial parking orbit might
help the accuracy of the 2020 MSR lander, but that
might require a large braking rocketmotor package.
That might shrink the actual lander to a size
that would put further limits on what it can do.