<ul><li>NASA has given SpaceX the approval to explore the idea of using Starlink broadband internet satellites for a communication network on Mars.</li><li>The proposal is part of NASA's strategy to bring back samples from Mars for lab analysis.</li><li>SpaceX, along with eight other companies, has received funding from NASA for concept studies.</li><li>The results of these studies could lead to future requests for proposals to further develop the Mars communication network.</li></ul>

Starlink on Mars: NASA is paying SpaceX to look into the idea

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