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NASA will launch the first-ever nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars before 2028, opening the door to faster, farther missions across our solar system. The groundbreaking mission proves technology that could finally let us explore distant planets and moons that traditional rockets simply can't reach.
After decades of planning, NASA is finally bringing nuclear-powered spaceflight to reality with robotic helicopters heading to Mars in just two years. The Skyfall mission could transform how we explore distant planets.
Two spacecraft just completed their first test phase in deep space and are now preparing for a groundbreaking journey to Mars that could unlock secrets needed for future human exploration. The mission proves that innovative partnerships can deliver world-class science faster and cheaper than ever before.
The United Arab Emirates is keeping its Hope spacecraft orbiting Mars for four more years after collecting massive amounts of planetary data. The mission extension proves small nations can make big contributions to space science.
NASA just announced concrete plans to build humanity's first permanent moon base within the next decade, complete with specific timelines and a $30 billion budget. The agency is also targeting a nuclear-propelled mission to Mars by the end of 2028.
European astronauts are testing a revolutionary exercise machine that could solve one of space travel's biggest health challenges. The compact gym system arrives at the International Space Station in April 2026 to help keep crews strong for longer missions to the Moon and Mars.
NASA just fired up a revolutionary plasma thruster at power levels never before achieved in the United States, bringing human missions to Mars closer to reality. The breakthrough could slash the weight of Mars-bound spacecraft by 90 percent.
NASA is trading an orbiting space station for something bolder: a $20 billion base on the moon's surface and a nuclear-powered spacecraft headed to Mars. The sweeping changes signal America's most ambitious push into deep space since the Apollo missions ended in 1972.
NASA's Curiosity rover just drilled into a Martian rock with the perfect name: Campo Marte, which translates to "Field of Mars." The mission also teamed up with another spacecraft exploring our solar system in a rare interplanetary collaboration.
A spacecraft headed to study a metal asteroid just captured breathtaking new images of Mars during a gravity boost flyby. The bonus pictures are helping scientists prepare for the probe's 2029 destination while giving us fresh views of the red planet.
NASA engineers are testing technology that turns lunar ice into rocket fuel, solving one of space exploration's biggest problems. The breakthrough could slash costs and make long-term Moon and Mars missions possible.
NASA is launching a groundbreaking experiment this July to test technology that could create refueling stations in space. These orbital gas stations would revolutionize deep space travel by letting spacecraft refuel on their way to Mars and beyond.
NASA is inviting filmmakers, poets, songwriters, and storytellers to help share the incredible stories behind upcoming Moon landings and Mars missions. The agency wants up to 10 creative partners to bring space exploration to life for everyone.
NASA is scrapping its lunar orbit space station to build a permanent base on the moon's surface instead, while also planning to send nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars before 2028. The bold pivot accelerates humanity's return to the moon and sets the stage for deep space exploration.
NASA just announced its most ambitious space exploration program in years, including a decade-long plan to build a permanent moon base and send a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028. The bold vision aims to keep America ahead of China's lunar ambitions while opening new opportunities for dozens of space companies.
NASA just announced its first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft will launch in 2028, carrying three helicopters to scout Mars for future human missions. This breakthrough technology could unlock exploration across our entire solar system.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft just pulled off a flawless Mars flyby, using the Red Planet's gravity to slingshot itself 1,000 mph faster toward a mysterious metal asteroid. The bonus? It captured stunning crescent Mars photos that surprised even the mission scientists.
After two years studying unusual rock formations on Mars, NASA's Curiosity rover is completing its "boxwork campaign" with stunning discoveries. The findings could unlock secrets about Mars' ancient past and potential for life.
Scientists successfully tested lightning-like plasma technology that kills bacteria on fabric without water, solving a critical hygiene challenge for future astronauts living on the moon and Mars. The breakthrough could make long-term space missions safer and more sustainable.
On its journey to a metal-rich asteroid, NASA's Psyche spacecraft is treating scientists to rare crescent views of Mars they've never seen before. The mission is turning a routine gravity assist into a treasure trove of scientific discovery.
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