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The landscape of interplanetary trade is expected to mature into two main markets: shipping high-value resource commodities back to Earth and managing contracts to transport necessary supplies to off-world colonies. This dual market model highlights the importance of logistics and the essential need for resources in habitable outdoor environments, neglecting dangerous dependency on Earth.
Space Colonies and Trade Flow
Trade prospects hinge greatly on the establishment of colonies beyond Earth. These colonies—be it on Mars, the Moon, or asteroids—will require a continual influx of supplies, including food, water, and oxygen. As interplanetary colonies mature, the scale of trade will likely expand, supporting self-sustainable communities while facilitating economic exchanges with Earth.