GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Earth Return Orbiter The return system within the orbiter would capture and contain the samples, placing them in the Earth Entry System. The Earth Return Orbiter would then ferry the entry vehicle and its precious cargo back to the vicinity of Earth, where it would separate and safely touchdown on land.

Detailed explanation-2: -Once the sample container reaches Mars orbit, an ESA-led Earth Return Orbiter would rendezvous with it and bring the precious cargo safely back to Earth. As currently envisioned, the Perseverance rover would deliver its samples directly to the Sample Retrieval Lander.