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"NASA Approves Mission to Send Nuclear-Powered Drone to Saturn's Moon Titan"

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"NASA Approves Mission to Send Nuclear-Powered Drone to Saturn's Moon Titan"
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NASA has approved the delayed Dragonfly drone mission to Saturn's moon Titan for a 2028 launch, with the car-sized nuclear-powered drone set to reach Titan in 2034. The mission aims to investigate prebiotic chemical processes on Titan, known for its resemblance to early Earth and potential habitability. The mission's budget has increased to $3.35 billion due to design iterations, supply-chain issues, and the need for a heavy-lift launch vehicle. NASA's confirmation allows the mission to proceed to final design stages, marking a significant step in exploring Titan's potential for life.

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  3. NASA has greenlit plans to send a giant drone to Saturn's largest moon  The Verge
  4. NASA gives green light to mission to send car-sized drone to Saturn moon  Digital Trends
  5. NASA confirms nuclear-powered Dragonfly drone is going to Titan  The Register

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