Since the dawn of civilization, humans have gazed up at the stars, wondering what lies beyond. From the early astronomers mapping the heavens to the Apollo Moon landings, space has always represented the ultimate frontier—a vast, uncharted expanse filled with mystery and possibility.

In Destiny: A Future Fate of Mankind, Dr. Martin Tabir embarks on a mission unlike any before it. Tasked with uncovering the source of mysterious deep-space signals, he and his crew aboard the Space ARK New Eden set off in search of a new home among the stars. But this journey is more than just scientific exploration—it is a desperate bid for survival, an escape from the oppressive grip of the Orthodox Republican Empire.

How Close Are We to Making This a Reality?

While Destiny is a work of fiction, its premise is rooted in real-world discussions about humanity’s future in space. Today, companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and NASA are actively working toward interplanetary colonization. Mars has been identified as a prime candidate for human settlement, with experts predicting that the first humans may set foot on the Red Planet within the next few decades.

But colonization is no small feat. The challenges of deep-space travel—including radiation exposure, psychological strain, resource scarcity, and political hurdles—are significant. Even if we overcome these obstacles, the ethical implications remain:

• Who decides who gets to go?
• What kind of government would exist on a new world?
• Would humanity repeat the same mistakes that led us to leave Earth in the first place?

Survival or Exploration—Which Will Come First?

One of the most thought-provoking themes in Destiny is the idea that space exploration may not be a choice but a necessity. Climate change, dwindling resources, and geopolitical conflicts continue to threaten the long-term habitability of Earth. If humanity reaches a breaking point, will space be our only escape?

Perhaps, like the crew of the New Eden, we too will be forced to leave our home planet not out of curiosity, but out of desperation. The stars offer infinite possibilities, but they also pose unimaginable risks. In Destiny, the journey through space is not just a scientific mission—it is a battle for survival, freedom, and the very essence of what it means to be human.

Will we venture into the cosmos as explorers or as refugees? That remains to be seen.