The age of extrasolar exploration begins

Discovery, Exploration

Weyland Corp promises to launch the first of many FTL-capable space exploration vehicular (SEV) expeditions starting the next year. Company probes begin automated mining of lightweight metals on Gliese 581g, but it soon becomes clear human work crews will be necessary. The first manned SEV missions are launched. Colonial transports soon ferry work crews to mining colonies. Sir Peter Weyland announces the intention to open an Explorers Academy by 2036. This alternative grad school is expected to produce tomorrow’s scientific and colonial pioneers. Weyland Corp moves its headquarters to its Mars terraforming colony. FTL probe data analyzed by Weyland astronomers indicates the Outer Veil to be rich in exploitable natural resources.