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Basil Howitson

@HowitsonBasil

Full-stack developer passionate about AI tools, exploring interplanetary travel and dedicated to securing the future of the next generations.

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@elonmusk Imagine a Starbase in South Africa linked to a smart city via Loop/Skates—a hub for rapid global transport with Starship. I've mapped out the vision, from infrastructure to economic impact. Could this be the next frontier for SpaceX? 🌍🚀 Let’s chat! #StarbaseAfrica


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Starship landing burn and splashdown in the Indian Ocean



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Congrats SpaceX team on completing 3 successful orbital launches in 20 hours!

Teams launched three Falcon 9 missions from Florida and California in ~20 hours, completing our 112th, 113th, and 114th successful Falcon launches of the year!

SpaceX's tweet image. Teams launched three Falcon 9 missions from Florida and California in ~20 hours, completing our 112th, 113th, and 114th successful Falcon launches of the year!
SpaceX's tweet image. Teams launched three Falcon 9 missions from Florida and California in ~20 hours, completing our 112th, 113th, and 114th successful Falcon launches of the year!
SpaceX's tweet image. Teams launched three Falcon 9 missions from Florida and California in ~20 hours, completing our 112th, 113th, and 114th successful Falcon launches of the year!


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Simulation vs Reality

Making a rapidly reusable future a reality



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Launching on Tuesday


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It is the only way to build a large enough city for Mars to be self-sustaining

"For building a city on Mars, you need thousands of Starships because you can only go to Mars every 26 months." 一 Elon Musk



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That is the goal

The future will be multiplanetary



Finally, #StarbaseAfrica will need innovations in agriculture and food science for sustainable food production, both on Earth and for future space missions. Imagine home-grown, eco-friendly food supporting our astronauts on Mars! 🌾🌌


Manufacturing and materials science will be essential for #StarbaseAfrica. From rockets to sustainable buildings, this industry will innovate in creating advanced materials that power both space travel and smart city construction. 🔩🏢


With #StarbaseAfrica, hospitality and tourism industries will thrive! 🌍🌆 This smart city and spaceport will bring global travelers, creating opportunities in hotels, transport, and more. Imagine being part of the most innovative tourism hub in Africa!


#StarbaseAfrica is also about enhancing education, from primary schools to universities. Our goal is to inspire the next generation with hands-on STEM learning, space science, and global career opportunities right here in South Africa! 📚🚀


As a telecommunications hub, #StarbaseAfrica could host satellite launches and boost global internet connectivity. This industry would support both space missions and our everyday connections here on Earth. 🌐📡


Financing #StarbaseAfrica means big opportunities in finance and investment. From venture capital to sustainable funds, financial innovators will play a key role in making this vision a reality. Who’s ready to invest in the future? 💼💰


Healthcare and life sciences are crucial for #StarbaseAfrica, supporting both city residents and space travelers. From telemedicine to space health research, this industry will pioneer health tech that benefits our communities—and even missions to Mars! 🌍❤️


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