kengr

As you say, things happen fast.. if Elon sticks to his schedule, the first Mars ship will life year after next, and he's known for doing his best to get ahead of the clock.

First run of colonisation will be Very Serious People, mark my words.. the second wave about five years later will be the nut-balls. Branson and Musk seem to have a gentleman's agreement. As far as I can tell, Branson gets the moon and Earth orbit tourism, Musk has Mars, and earth orbit commercial use. Anything further out seems to be fair game for whoever gets there first. and Branson's plans don't seem to be as advanced.

That said, that could change overnight.. and Musk has made noises about lunar orbital flights and tourism. So...

But by 2047, we'll have a place to hold the party, no problem. it might even have gravity. And if I have my say, it'll also be the first FTL launch party.