"Chinese Scientists Develop Nuclear-Powered Spaceship Engine for Mars Mission"

Chinese scientists have developed a prototype nuclear-powered engine for space travel, which could enable high-mass, round-trip transport for crewed and cargo space flights, potentially reducing travel time to Mars to just three months. The compact reactor, weighing less than eight tonnes on the ground, is designed to be easily loaded and launched by rocket and capable of stable operations in space for extended periods. China's determination to lead the race for nuclear-powered space travel is evident, with plans for large-scale exploration of the moon and Mars, while the US and Russia also have their own nuclear space technology projects underway.