Unorganized Storage and Payload Origins

Exploration of a disorganized storage room housing past programs' items leads to discussions on pressurized rovers, manifesting boards, and diverse payloads for space missions. The chapter explores the origins, funding, and development pipeline of payloads, advocating for a proactive approach in restocking shelves with standalone instruments. It also delves into leveraging the Clips program for sample return payloads, debate about Mars mission budgets, and maximizing benefits through competition and innovation in vendor selection for missions.