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Starfactories and Gigafactories Will Make Mars Profitable

Starfactories and Gigafactories Will Make Mars Profitable

By Brian Wang

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Sep 26, 2024
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SpaceX colonization of Mars will involve trillions in costs.

How can Mars become a money maker?

Europe colonized the United States but the United States economy grew to be significant.

From 1700 to 1774, the output of the thirteen colonies increased 12-fold, giving the colonies an economy about 30% the size of Britain's at the time of independence. Great Britain had 8 million residents in 1775, and the 13 colonies about 2.5 million.

Mars can create things that will be useful and valuable. Economic independence for future Mars colonies will be discussed.

Gigafactories, Dojo clusters and Starfactories on Mars will be a key part of vibrant economy.

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