2040s (Scenario: Betaverse3)

The 2040s are the fifth decade of the 21st Century.

2040

 * The Antarctic Treaty was opened for review - border disputes between the UK, Argentina, and Chile are solved. The Australian claim is shrunk by 40%. The US claims Marie Byrd Land. China also makes a land claim. Small dome cities are allowed to be made but they must follow strict environmental regulations (resulting in most of these cities being designed to be eco-friendly).

2041

 * The US lands the first person on Mercury.
 * Death of Arnold Schwarznegger.

2043

 * Death of George W. Bush

2046

 * Death of Tom Cruise

2047

 * China lands the first person on Ceres.

2048

 * Death of Blll Nye

2049

 * The US establishes the first Cerusian base.