NASA’s Dragonfly nuclear-powered helicopter clears key hurdle ahead of 2028 launch

NASA’s Dragonfly mission, aimed at investigating Saturn’s moon Titan for signs of life, has passed its Critical Design Review, ensuring it remains on track for a 2028 launch.

The car-sized, nuclear-powered rotorcraft will study Titan’s surface, searching for prebiotic chemistry and potential life.

With a budget of $3.35 billion, the mission is set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, embarking on a nearly seven-year journey to Titan.

Dragonfly will spend over three years exploring the moon’s diverse surface, including its methane lakes and potential subsurface ocean, Space.com has reported.

The mission is a key step in understanding the potential for life on other planets.

read more: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasas-dragonfly-nuclear-powered-helicopter-clears-key-hurdle-ahead-of-2028-launch-toward-huge-saturn-moon-titan

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