SMRTR TechJun 30, 2026Ars Technica

NASA may send a backup, nuclear-powered Mars rover to the Moon

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NASA is considering sending Promise, a backup Mars rover, to the Moon instead. Built with taxpayer money, the nuclear-powered rover could be modified for lunar exploration, helping NASA establish a long-term human presence there. Mars exploration has taken a backseat as NASA races China to the Moon's south pole.

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