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https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/blue-origin-caps-second-heavy-lift-launch-with-first-offshore-landing/
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket came back home after taking aim at Mars - Ars Technica
Nov 14, 2025 - Never before in history has a booster this large nailed the landing on the second try.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/03/here-is-nasas-plan-for-nuking-gateway-and-sending-it-to-mars/
Here is NASA's plan for nuking Gateway and sending it to Mars - Ars Technica
Mar 25, 2026 - Only one US-built nuclear reactor has ever flown in space, and that was more than 60 years ago.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/04/after-a-saga-of-broken-promises-a-european-rover-finally-has-a-ride-to-mars/
After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars - Ars Technica
Apr 17, 2026 - Europe's first Mars rover mission is now on its fourth rocket: SpaceX's Falcon Heavy...
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