NASA targets December 2028 for nuclear-powered Mars mission

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NASA plans a nuclear-powered mission to Mars in December 2028, utilizing the SR-1 Freedom reactor for propulsion. This mission aims to leverage proven NASA technologies, including those from the stalled Lunar Gateway project, to transport three Ingenuity-like helicopters to the Red Planet. The SR-1 reactor uses nuclear fission to generate heat for a closed-loop system, providing electricity for the journey and potentially for future lunar bases.


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