NASA Announces $2.1 Billion Nuclear-Powered Mars Mission for Late 2028 Launch

NASA has revealed plans for a substantial $2.1 billion mission to Mars, named 'Space Reactor One: Freedom,' slated for launch in late 2028. This ambitious project will feature a nuclear-powered spacecraft, marking the first in-orbit demonstration of nuclear propulsion technology. The mission also intends to deploy unmanned helicopters to gather scientific data and investigate potential water sources on the Martian surface.