SR-1 Freedom: NASA plans to launch its first nuclear-powered Mars spacecraft in 2028
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NASA plans to launch SR-1 Freedom in December 2028 — its first nuclear-powered Mars spacecraft — breaking a 60-year cycle of failed programs despite $20 billion spent. The reactor-powered craft will deploy three surveying helicopters to scout Mars landing sites, paving the way for future crewed missions and a permanent lunar base.
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