NASA’s first nuclear-powered spacecraft is heading to Mars, and its bringing helicopters

For years, nuclear propulsion sat in the same category as so many ambitious space ideas, impressive on paper, always a few ...

'Crocodile Bridge' on Mars: NASA’s Perseverance rover captures a mysterious ancient region on the Red Planet

NASA’s Perseverance has captured a sweeping new panorama of a rugged Martian region nicknamed “Crocodile Bridge”, revealing ...

Two rovers, two sides of Mars. See NASA's side-by-side comparison

NASA recently shared a photo that details the vastly different landscapes its Curiosity and Perseverance rovers have spent ...
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NASA’s Curiosity rover drill just broke new ground on Mars by freeing a rock with unprecedented precision

NASA’s Curiosity Rover has made an unexpected and monumental discovery on Mars that showcases the rover’s adaptability and ...
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SR-1 Freedom: NASA plans to launch its first nuclear-powered Mars spacecraft in 2028

Following a December 2025 executive order prioritizing “American space superiority,” NASA is advancing nuclear ...
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NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know

NASA revealed Tuesday its plans to build a permanent base on the moon. The space agency also announced a mission plan to launch a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars before the end of 2028. NASA is ...

Did NASA's Curiosity rover find signs of ancient life on Mars? An astrobiologist explains how we determine 'life'

NASA's Curiosity rover has identified seven new organic compounds on the planet Mars, according to new research published in ...
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NASA Sets 2028 Launch For First Nuclear Mission To Mars Days Before Return To The Moon

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...