David Poston Latest articles by David Poston How a Small Nuclear Reactor Could Power a Colony on Mars or Beyond (Op-Ed) By Patrick McClure, David Poston published 18 January 18 "Kilopower" could help humanity establish settlements on the moon, Mars and other bodies throughout the solar system. Mars Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Colossal solar flare erupts from Earth-facing sunspot, sparking strong radio blackouts over Pacific Ocean (video)2Astronomers capture the most intricate picture of a galaxy in a thousand colors ever seen (photo, video)3Satellite streaks: Can the huge new Vera Rubin Observatory function in the megaconstellation age?4SpaceX sends 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on launch from Florida5Tiny ‘primordial’ black holes created in the Big Bang may have rapidly grown to supermassive sizes
How a Small Nuclear Reactor Could Power a Colony on Mars or Beyond (Op-Ed) By Patrick McClure, David Poston published 18 January 18 "Kilopower" could help humanity establish settlements on the moon, Mars and other bodies throughout the solar system.