<ul><li>NASA has granted SpaceX permission to explore the idea of adapting its Starlink satellites for use in a Martian communication network.</li><li>This proposal is part of NASA's strategy to bring samples from Mars back to Earth for analysis.</li><li>SpaceX has previously expressed interest in using Starlink satellites for communication on Mars.</li><li>Other companies like Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, and Astrobotic have also been awarded funding for concept studies related to Mars exploration.</li></ul>

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