Patrick McClure Latest articles by Patrick McClure 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...1This Australian moth may be the 1st insect ever discovered to use stars for long-distance navigation2'Nerds are cool' — Pixar's 'Elio' is a powerful story of finding yourself amongst the stars (interview)3Firefly Aerospace to launch 'Ocula' moon-imaging service as early as 20264Colossal solar flare erupts from Earth-facing sunspot, sparking strong radio blackouts over Pacific Ocean (video)5Astronomers capture the most intricate picture of a galaxy in a thousand colors ever seen (photo, video)
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.