Space colonization is an inevitable reality, with time as its only obstacle. While innovations in this direction are generally viewed as a positive advancement in humanity’s long-term future, crucial ethical concerns are often forgotten in common discourse. Before humanity makes further strides toward being an interplanetary species, the ethics of the ownership of land and resources in space, the fair allocation of resources, and the violation of any rights must be analyzed. If humanity insists upon moving forward with space colonization, numerous aspects must be reconsidered to ensure a morally proper and ethical operation.
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