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NASA says nuclear electric propulsion mission SR-1 remains on track for late 2028 launch

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NASA officials say the SR-1 nuclear electric propulsion mission is still expected to launch in late 2028. The agency has provided limited detail on the mission’s cost and schedule, leaving key program parameters unclear despite the stated launch outlook.

Discovered 2026-10-29T18:25:40.167567-07:00 | 2026-10-29T18:25:40.167567-07:00

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  • The late-2028 target keeps a nuclear electric propulsion mission on NASA’s forward schedule, but limited cost and schedule detail leaves the program’s near-term execution picture unclear.
  • SR-1’s progress will be relevant to organizations tracking NASA’s space-propulsion priorities and mission planning.

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