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Daily update ⋅ January 17, 2024NEWS

Kentucky city beams message into space inviting extraterrestrial visitors – ABC News

ABC News

A Kentucky city has come up with an out-of-this-world campaign to promote tourism.Flag as irrelevant 

‘Ideal for extraterrestrial travelers:’ Kentucky city beams tourism pitch to distant planets – USA Today

USA Today

VisitLex recently beamed an interstellar travel ad into space inviting aliens to come enjoy Lexington’s bourbon, bluegrass and blues.Flag as irrelevant 

‘Extraterrestrial Travelers’ Invited to Kentucky With Tourism Message Beamed Into Space – Complex

Complex

Tourism officials in the city, namely the Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau, recently launched a new advertising campaign aimed at several “ …Flag as irrelevant 

Spaceship-themed train package offers chance to visit space research center

The Korea Herald

Korail Tourism Development, a subsidiary of the Korea Railroad Corp., offers the chance to catch a glimpse of the country’s space industry and …Flag as irrelevant 

Kentucky City Uses Laser to Blast Message Into Space Inviting Alien Visitors

The Messenger

A Kentucky city’s tourism office is trying to lure new visitors from outer space to visit the Bluegrass State.Flag as irrelevant 

Mexico Set for Space Sector Boost with New National Rocket and Space Center by Merida …

Space Daily

Financial institutions, including Bank of America, forecast a 230% growth in the space economy by 2030, potentially surpassing the global tourism …Flag as irrelevant 

Sierra Space joins Lockheed and L3Harris in $2.5B satellite deal for US missile defense

Interesting Engineering

… tourism in space. Sierra Space’s president, Fatih Ozmen, said that the company is honored to be selected by the SDA for the T2 Tracking Layer contract …Flag as irrelevant 

Connecting minds and spaces: Introducing the latest coworking space‘Workhub Expo Village’

ZAWYA

TOURISM · Masterplan revealed for The Rig · Masterplan revealed for The Rig · MANUFACTURING · SPARK and Schneider Electric …Flag as irrelevant 

James Webb space telescope unveils oldest black hole – Al Arabiya

Al Arabiya

The space telescope has discovered the oldest black hole ever detected … tourists Travel and Tourism; 6 Top 15 fast-growing jobs in Saudi Arabia …Flag as irrelevant 

Saudi PIF’s 2024 focus: Big investments in semiconductor and space industries – ZAWYA

ZAWYA

… space to lead the Saudi efforts,” the official said. … DISCOVER MORE. TRAVEL AND TOURISM · PIF unit to build adventure tourism hub on oil platform.Flag as irrelevant

SpaceX Snapshot

SpaceX, or Space Exploration Technologies Corp., is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by entrepreneur Elon Musk in 2002. Here is an overview covering various aspects of SpaceX:

1. Founding and Leadership:

• SpaceX was founded by Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars.
• Elon Musk serves as the CEO and lead designer of SpaceX.

2. Headquarters and Facilities:

• SpaceX’s headquarters is located in Hawthorne, California.
• The company has multiple facilities, including launch sites, test facilities, and offices in various locations, including Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

3. Falcon Rockets:

• SpaceX developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, and Falcon Heavy rockets.
• Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket used for a variety of missions, including satellite launches, cargo resupply missions to the International Space Station (ISS), and crewed missions.

4. Dragon Spacecraft:

• The Dragon spacecraft, both Cargo Dragon and Crew Dragon, are designed to transport cargo and crew to the ISS.
• Crew Dragon became the first commercially-built spacecraft to dock with the ISS in 2020.

5. Starship:

• Starship is SpaceX’s next-generation fully reusable spacecraft and rocket system.
• It is being developed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

6. Reusability:

• A key aspect of SpaceX’s approach is the reusability of its rocket components.
• The first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket and the payload fairing are designed to be recovered and reused, reducing the cost of space access.

7. Starlink:

• SpaceX is deploying the Starlink satellite constellation to provide global satellite internet service.
• Starlink aims to offer high-speed, low-latency internet access to underserved and remote areas.

8. Mars Colonization:

• Elon Musk’s long-term vision for SpaceX involves the colonization of Mars.
• The Starship spacecraft is a critical component of SpaceX’s plans for interplanetary travel.

9. Achievements:

• SpaceX has achieved several milestones, including being the first privately-funded company to launch, orbit, and recover a spacecraft (Dragon) in 2010.
• The first privately-developed liquid-fueled rocket (Falcon 1) to reach orbit in 2008.

10. Commercial Crew Program: – SpaceX became the first private company to send astronauts to the ISS with the Crew Dragon spacecraft as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

SpaceX continues to be a major player in the space industry, undertaking a variety of missions, from satellite launches and cargo resupply missions to crewed spaceflights and ambitious projects like Starship development. The company’s innovative approach and focus on reusability have significantly influenced the space launch industry. Please note that developments may have occurred since my last update in January 2022, so it’s advisable to check the latest sources for current information.