Opinion: NASA is forging a nuclear path to Mars

In 2028, if all goes well, NASA plans to test a new technology that could reduce trip times to the Red Planet.
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Venus vs Mars: Which planet should we colonize?

When people imagine humanity’s future beyond Earth, Mars is usually the first destination that comes to mind. It is close, ...
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Musk-Recruited NASA Head Pushes Nuclear Agenda Tied to SpaceX

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is advancing a space nuclear agenda closely aligned with SpaceX’s Mars ambitions.

Could NASA's Lithium-Plasma Engine Be The Key To Getting Humans To Mars?

NASA is working on a lithium-plasma electric thruster that uses roughly 90% less fuel than chemical rockets. Can this new ...
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OPINION: The hidden political agenda of NASA and Musk’s Mars colony program

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. Rovers on Mars have made exciting finds and ...
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We shouldn’t colonize Mars without knowing if aliens were there before us

Transforming the red planet to support life has long been a dream of science fiction. Mars is now too cold to support life. Its atmosphere is also too thin to protect any living organisms from harmful ...
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Elon Musk Says “Maybe a Thousand” Seattleites Will Help Him Colonize Mars

You thought tech was the newest Seattle job-grower. But you were wrong! It’s space. Mars, to be specific. In an interview with Bloomberg, rocket and PayPal entrepreneur Elon Musk revealed more about ...