First I would think about colonizing the moon and then I would think about Mars. It is well known that if a base is established on the moon, it would be easier to send ships to other places in the system.
The current NASA, and apparently Chinese plans include test, refuel and construction on the moon, and then Mars. Someone will have a human back on the moon before the decade ends. Probably China, which will light a fire for America, and others (India, UAE) to spend big.
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Before that, think about how much easier the oceans and the Arctic/Antarctic would be to colonize.
We're a long ways off from sustainable off-planet colonies.
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I agree with you 💯
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