SR-1 Freedom Nuclear Propulsion Mission
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Source: Ars Technica
NASA's SR-1 Freedom mission repurposes the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) originally built for the Gateway lunar space station. The mission will demonstrate a nuclear-electric propulsion system using a 20-kilowatt uranium-fueled fission reactor combined with electric thrusters to enable efficient deep space travel, targeting a launch before the end of 2028. The mission also includes deploying
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Palo Alto, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Ars Technica
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Description | NASA's SR-1 Freedom mission repurposes the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) originally built for the Gateway lunar space station. The mission will demonstrate a nuclear-electric propulsion system using a 20-kilowatt uranium-fueled fission reactor combined with electric thrusters to enable efficient deep space travel, targeting a launch before the end of 2028. The mission also includes deploying three Mars helicopters to scout landing sites. |
Original sector | Space Exploration |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Palo Alto |
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Source | Ars Technica |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-03-28 |
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