An enlightening infographic has been compiled which has sparked the debate over when transport and logistics may break free of the atmosphere.

With supply transporters often hot on the heels of pioneers exploring new territory, it stands to reason that the logistics industry should soon turn its eyes toward space. Recent developments in private space craft and research into the mineral properties and possibilities of asteroids mean humans will soon be spending more time off-world than ever.

The graphic was created by the University of Florida in the US using the terminology of trucking to describe the next phase of near-space exploration.

The full infographic is available for viewing here.