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NASA Tests Revolutionary Nuclear Propulsion Fuel That Could Take Humans to Mars in Just 45 Days

NASA has achieved a critical milestone in space exploration with the successful testing of advanced nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) reactor fuel at its Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). This breakthrough technology,

New Scientist · 6d

Human exploration of Mars is coming, says former NASA chief scientist

We have long been inspired by the idea that life could reside on Mars – human or otherwise. But fiction is getting closer to reality, says NASA’s former chief scientist, Jim Green. “NASA’s plan, in the long run,

Yahoo · 1d

New nuclear fuel withstands 4,220°F heat, will fly rockets to Mars in just 45 days

General Atomic's new nuclear fuel was subjected to the maximum heat of a reactor for 20 minutes in the latest tests.

IFLScience on MSN · 1d

Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Reactor Fuel That Could Take Humans To Mars Tested At NASA Facility

A new type of nuclear thermal propulsion reactor fuel has been successfully tested at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, with hopes that the fuel could take humans to Mars in the not-too-distant future.

NASA sets sights on Mars terrain

Tech Xplore on MSN · 1d

NASA sets sights on Mars terrain with advanced tire tech

The mystique of Mars has been studied for centuries. The fourth planet from the sun is reminiscent of a rich, red desert and features a rugged surface challenging to traverse. While several robotic missions have landed on Mars,

Mashable · 19h

NASA built new tires for Mars. They're nothing like your tires.

The next Mars rovers may traverse the Red Planet with futuristic tires. NASA 's Glenn Research Center released imagery and footage from testing of a novel tire, called a shape memory alloy spring tire, that would be capable of incurring significant deformation on rugged terrain, before springing back to its original shape.

The Southern Maryland Chronicl… · 1d

Revolutionary Tire Technology Brings NASA Closer to Mars Goals

For centuries, the Red Planet has captured humanity’s curiosity, and recent advancements are bringing us closer to unlocking its secrets. Despite decades of exploration, NASA has surveyed only 1% of Mars’ rugged,

Space on MSN7h

How Does NASA Monitor Dust Storm On Mars?

Learn how NASA’s satellite fleet helps provide weather Information for the missions on the surface of Mars. Credit: ...

NASA teases bendable titanium wheels on future Mars rovers

Any vehicle traversing the rocky terrain on Mars needs a sturdy set of wheels. NASA’s Perseverance rover, for example, sports ...

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NASA’s Mars Rover Mission to Bring Samples Back Home From the Red Planet Is at Risk

An exploding budget and an unraveling schedule spell disappointment for NASA's mission to learn more about Mars's history.

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NASA seeks a faster way to bring Mars samples to Earth

NASA proposes a faster, cheaper plan to bring Mars samples to Earth, aiming for delivery by the 2030s while cutting costs ...

Fires near NASA Jet Propulsion Lab halts Mars missions

The Eaton Fire forced the evacuation of NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, temporarily pausing missions that guide the ...

Midland Daily News10h

NASA captures comet's close sun pass and stunning planetary images

NASA shares images of comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) near the sun and stunning photos from Jupiter and Mars missions.

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Evidence of Life on Mars? NASA’s Bold Strategy to Recover the Proof

NASA unveils a groundbreaking approach to bring Martian rock samples back to Earth by 2026, introducing competition between ...

Business Insider13d

NASA scrapped its $11 billion scheme to grab Mars rocks that may point to alien life. Now it has a faster, cheaper plan.

The Perseverance rover is building up a stash of rocks on Mars that could contain the first-ever signs of alien life, but NASA is scrambling to figure out how it will bring them back to Earth for ...

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Are those kidney beans? NASA spots odd formations on Mars

NASA recently released an overhead view of what appears to be massive kidney beans found on Mars' northern hemisphere. In ...

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Wave 'ripples' found on Mars prove it once had flowing liquid water, not just ice

New research reveals ancient ripples on Mars, providing compelling evidence of long-lost lakes that once existed 3.7 billion ...

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