NASA picks Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for Mars mission, setting up a race with SpaceX

NASA has selected Relativity Space, a rocket company recently acquired by former Google executive chair Eric Schmidt, for a Mars mission. This decision sets the stage for a competitive race against SpaceX, which has also been pursuing Mars exploration. Relativity Space had previously faced challenges in reaching orbit before Schmidt's acquisition last year. This development is significant as it introduces a new major player in the private space race to Mars, potentially accelerating advancements in space exploration.