I'm not so sure about that... i think the next wave will be everyone. Probably privately owned and funded.
i mean, look at the prior waves of exploration and colonisation in human history. First comes the government sponsored explorers, then a few private individuals, which then leads to round of colonisation by groups which is usually private but with some government sponsorship and/or involvement, then you get a round of individuals selling up and moving out looking for a place to settle.
Right now, were at step 2... just after the usual long hiatus between explorers. [how long was it between Columbus and the pilgrims after all.] Things should start happening pretty quickly now, with multiple groups heading on out. Some government funded, some private, some explorers, some colonists.
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i mean, look at the prior waves of exploration and colonisation in human history. First comes the government sponsored explorers, then a few private individuals, which then leads to round of colonisation by groups which is usually private but with some government sponsorship and/or involvement, then you get a round of individuals selling up and moving out looking for a place to settle.
Right now, were at step 2... just after the usual long hiatus between explorers. [how long was it between Columbus and the pilgrims after all.] Things should start happening pretty quickly now, with multiple groups heading on out. Some government funded, some private, some explorers, some colonists.