Is Triton the best of the other planetary moons to colonize?

I really wouldn't say Triton is the best choice. From all the potentially habitable moons, Triton scores last in both distance and average surface temperature, as you can see below. read more

There are moons with sub-surface oceans, and through tidal effects by their host planets or other moons energy is generated which causes tidal heating. As such, inner heating of the moon can be sufficient to maintain a liquid subsurface ocean which can potentially sustain life. read more

Most of the larger moons of the outer planets contain water ice, liquid water, and organic compounds that might be useful for sustaining human life. Colonies in the outer Solar System could also serve as centers for long-term investigation of the planet and the other moons. read more

When we talk about human colonies being established in space, many of us probably think of Mars, and with good reason. We’ve been fascinated with the red planet for thousands of years, and both NASA and several private companies are making serious attempts to colonize it within decades. read more