&gt; When thinking of colonizing a new planet, is there any information about who will control the resources of the colony? Will the USA control Martian resources if we get there first or will it be a collaborative effort like the Space Station?<p>Once they&#x27;re self-sustaining, I&#x27;d say the Martians will control Martian resources. Good freaking luck trying to exert power over people several light-minutes away.