News · 25 March 2026

NASA Sends First Nuclear Ship, Helicopters to Mars

Future human missions to Mars will gain key information on safe landing spots and water ice. On Tuesday, NASA announced it's sending three Skyfall helicopters to Mars, set for 2028, aboard SR-1 Freedom, its first craft using nuclear power for planet travel. This ends a 60-year gap in fission reactor flights for the US, while NASA also pauses its Lunar Gateway station.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 March 2026 at 13:24

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