We can only hope the idea gathers a head of steam, pushed along by foreign space agencies and local scientists. There will be plenty of photo opportunities and status to be gained by whichever politicians get involved.
" Mr Bolden said he believed governments had a critical role to play in "blazing the trail" and laying out the path for private industry and entrepreneurs to follow."
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