- SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster landed on a droneship near The Exumas, marking the first international SpaceX rocket landing in The Bahamas.
- The event was witnessed by Prime Minister Phillip E. Davis and other officials, emphasizing the nation’s emerging role in innovation.
- The Bahamas is poised to become a key player in space tourism and technological advancements, blending natural beauty with pioneering achievements.
- SpaceX plans 19 additional landings and will contribute $1M to the University of The Bahamas for STEM education.
- This partnership aims to spark tourism growth and inspire the next generation of Bahamians in science and technology.
- The event highlights The Bahamas as a global destination for both tourism and cutting-edge exploration.
A serene evening was transformed into a spectacle of human achievement as SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster descended gracefully onto a waiting droneship in the sparkling waters near The Exumas. History unfolded, marking The Bahamas as the first international site to host a SpaceX rocket landing. A remarkable sense of wonder rippled through the crowd of Bahamians and global spectators alike, who watched the monumental event live.
The Bahamas, known for its azure waters and sun-kissed beaches, now emerges as a beacon of innovation and limitless possibility. Prime Minister Phillip E. Davis, alongside an esteemed delegation including Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper and former NASA scientist Aisha Bowe, witnessed this blending of nature and technology at the Cape Eleuthera Resort and Marina. The landing signifies a vast, new frontier for the island nation—poised to become a crucible for space tourism and technological advancement.
