Astronauts have said they can see the turquoise waters of The Bahamas from space. NASA’s Scott Kelly actually called the 700-island archipelago his “favorite place from space.”
This week, The Bahamas made another major mark in space, this time with the first-ever international rocket landing by SpaceX.
The company’s Falcon 9 booster successfully landed on an autonomous droneship off the coast of Exuma.
This historic feat positions our nation as a global hub for space tourism and technological advancement,” said Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis. “As we pushed new frontiers, we welcomed the world to witness innovation against the backdrop of one of the most breathtaking locations on Earth. Yesterday’s rocket landing reaffirmed that The Bahamas is not only a destination of beauty, but also of innovation and limitless possibilities in the future of exploration and discovery.”
The landing is part of a growing collaboration between SpaceX and The Bahamas, with 19 more landings in the pipeline.
“Today is a launchpad for Bahamian tourism, bringing the world to our shores. A launchpad for jobs, fueling our economy,” The Bahamas’ Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Chester Cooper said. “A launchpad for education, inspiring young Bahamians to reach for the stars. Space tourism is here. Innovation is here. The future is here in The Bahamas.”
— CJ
