SpaceX’s First Worldwide Rocket Touchdown Will Be in The Bahamas 

SpaceX is making historical past subsequent week with the first-ever worldwide touchdown of one in all its rockets. 

The Falcon 9 rocket will likely be launching from Cape Canaveral on Feb. 18, earlier than taking an eight-minute journey over Atlantic to The Bahamas, the place its first section will likely be touchdown on SpaceX’s autonomous drone ship. 

The drone ship will likely be stationed off the coast of the Exuma archipelago of The Bahamas. 

Aisha Bowe, a Bahamian-American former NASA scientist, labored with SpaceX to assist develop area protocols in The Bahamas. 

The launch and touchdown are, after all, topic to climate and different situations. 

Officers mentioned it was doable that residents and guests to The Bahamas would hear a number of sonic booms throughout the touchdown of the rocket booster.

You may observe the entire launch with the livestream at SpaceX and on The Bahamas’ Tourism Right now Fb web page. 

“This historic collaboration with SpaceX additional reinforces our dedication to innovation and our dedication to increasing tourism choices,” mentioned I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation for The Bahamas. “This groundbreaking launch additionally writes one other chapter within the annals of Bahamian historical past. We’re seizing our area on this vibrant area business.”

The Bahamas has accredited 18 extra landings all through 2025, topic to regulatory approval, Caribbean Journal has realized. 

“We’re proud to be the primary worldwide vacation spot to host such a groundbreaking occasion, which can undoubtedly draw consideration to the wonder and flexibility of our islands whereas contributing to the event of area tourism in our beloved vacation spot,” Cooper mentioned. 

It’s not only a rocket, although. SpaceX may even be holding quarterly STEM and space-focused seminars in The Bahamas, together with giving a $1 million donation to the College of The Bahamas for STEM training. 

“Seeing The Bahamas emerge as a key participant in the way forward for area tourism fills me with immense satisfaction,” mentioned Bowe. “This occasion isn’t just about watching a rocket land, it’s about inspiring the following era of Bahamians to see themselves as future engineers, astronauts, and area leaders.”