ocr: O ) n The discovery of what is thought to be a fossil PERSPECTIVES, DEINOS AND PROJECTE PROJECTS - life form in a Martian meteorite may give new impetus to Mars MARS ONE PROJECTS exploration. For the first time, NASA has a budget specially earmarked for Mars research over the next ten years. However, these funds are limited to $100 million annually, whereas one expert estimates that a single unmanned mission to Mars to collect samples and bring them back to Earth will cost at least $800 million. As fora manned expedition-wnich might appeal to American taxpayers and galvanize congressional budg ...