“The Future Is Right here in The Bahamas”

Astronauts have mentioned they’ll see the turquoise waters of The Bahamas from area. NASA’s Scott Kelly really referred to as the 700-island archipelago his “favourite place from area.”

This week, The Bahamas made one other main mark in area, this time with the first-ever worldwide rocket touchdown by SpaceX. 

The corporate’s Falcon 9 booster efficiently landed on an autonomous droneship off the coast of Exuma. 

This historic feat positions our nation as a world hub for area tourism and technological development,” mentioned Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis. “As we pushed new frontiers, we welcomed the world to witness innovation in opposition to the backdrop of some of the breathtaking areas on Earth. Yesterday’s rocket touchdown reaffirmed that The Bahamas is just not solely a vacation spot of magnificence, but additionally of innovation and limitless prospects in the way forward for exploration and discovery.”

The touchdown is a part of a rising collaboration between SpaceX and The Bahamas, with 19 extra landings within the pipeline. 

“Right this moment is a launchpad for Bahamian tourism, bringing the world to our shores. A launchpad for jobs, fueling our economic system,” The Bahamas’ Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Chester Cooper mentioned. “A launchpad for training, inspiring younger Bahamians to achieve for the celebs. House tourism is right here. Innovation is right here. The long run is right here in The Bahamas.”

— CJ