In a landmark moment for both The Bahamas and the global space tourism industry, SpaceX will make history with its first international rocket landing, set to take place on Tuesday, February 18th at approximately 6:08 p.m. ET, off the coast of The Exumas, in The Bahamas.
The event marks a major milestone for space exploration and establishes The Bahamas as a key player in the rapidly growing space tourism sector.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
About eight minutes after liftoff, Falcon 9’s first stage will land on SpaceX’s autonomous droneship, which will ensure environmental safety and protection.
The droneship will be stationed off the coast of The Exumas in the Atlantic Ocean.
Bahamian, Aisha Bowe, a former NASA scientist and STEMBoard Founder & CEO, worked with SpaceX to help establish space protocols in The Bahamas, advancing the nation’s travel space innovation.
This momentous landing will be visible to audiences around the world via the SpaceX website at www.spacex.com/launches and the Tourism Today Facebook page giving them a front-row seat to this remarkable event.
The Bahamas will be the exclusive location for this first international event, showcasing the country’s unique position as the only destination where the public can witness Falcon 9 booster landings from a prime vantage point.
