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NASA's Nuclear Future: First Fission Reactor to Mars

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Nov 6, 2026
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NASA is making a giant leap with its ST-1 Freedom mission, set to launch the first fission reactor to Mars since the 1960s.

This groundbreaking nuclear technology isn’t just about power; it’s an essential enabling technology for deep space exploration, far beyond what solar panels can achieve.

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