NASA, Mars and Artemis
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Now, NASA’s Perseverance rover has found tiny gemstones that resemble rubies. An international group of researchers spotted evidence of precious stones hidden inside Martian pebbles. The gem grains are made of corundum,
Scientists studying Mars rocks have found a metal-rich mineral. This raised news question about whether the red planet once had conditions suitable for ancient life.
The mission, called Space Reactor-1 Freedom (SR-1 Freedom), is set to launch in December 2028. This mission aims to showcase the use of nuclear fission in space to power electric thrusters. While nuclear technology has been around for decades, it lacked the drive, purpose, destination, and leadership—until now.
Mars is home to a canyon so vast it makes Earth’s largest formations look small. Using its powerful HiRISE camera, NASA captured details deep inside this massive scar known as Valles Marineris. What the images revealed surprised scientists and raised new questions about the planet’s past.
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NASA plans to send 3 helicopters to Mars in 2028
NASA is gearing up for one of its boldest Mars missions yet, and it’s not just about landing on the Red Planet. In 2028, the agency plans to send a nuclear-powered spacecraft carrying not one, but three helicopters designed to take exploration to new heights.
The U.S. space agency will aim to send a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars—a first—in a bid to show that nuclear propulsion can be used to send missions into deep space
NASA plans to launch a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028, a major step for deep space exploration and its planned moon base.
NASA’s Psyche mission, launched in 2023, will study a $10,000 quadrillion asteroid, with new research showing that its craters could reveal its true origin.