The article says it may not be until 2033 when the Mars rocks can be retrieved. One of the repeated messages in the article is that the folks whose baby Perseverance is, would really, really, really, like to be able to access those rocks! In another 10 years some of those who were with the project from the start may no longer be around.
It would be valuable information to have about the environment for those imagining putting people on Mars - at least for a time.