The NASA/ESA Mars Sample Return mission has been canceled, according to a report from Science.org. The news was shared on Hacker News, where it garnered 60 points and 21 comments.

The article, titled "NASA's Mars Sample Return mission is dead," details the end of the ambitious project. The mission had aimed to retrieve samples collected by the Perseverance rover and bring them back to Earth.

The cancellation marks a significant shift in international space exploration efforts. The NASA/ESA partnership had been working on the mission for years.

Discussion on Hacker News reflected on the implications for future Mars exploration and the scientific community. The original article can be found at Science.org, with comments available on Hacker News.