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NASA is building the first nuclear reactor-powered interplanetary spacecraft. How will it work?

May 13, 2026 · 14 min

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NASA wants to fly a nuclear powered spaceship to Mars by the end of 2028. Experts say that’s … ambitious.

This story was written by Robin George Andrews and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com

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