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This document appears to be an essay or speech draft regarding the future of space exploration, focusing on the transition from government-led missions to private enterprise (specifically SpaceX). The author argues that space travel should be viewed as extreme adventure rather than tourism, dismisses the idea of mass emigration from Earth ('No Planet B'), and speculates that space pioneers will eventually evolve into a post-human species using genetic and cyborg technology. The text is dated circa 2016-2017 based on the reference to Elon Musk being 'aged 45'. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' footer, suggesting it was part of a congressional document production.