Buzz Aldrin Behind Hilo Aerospace District

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Famous astronomer, Buzz Aldrin, encouraged state legislation that would create an aerospace high-tech district in Hilo, according to the Hawaii Tribune Herald.

House Bill 2872 would create a district that offers businesses tax incentives to locate to Hilo.

The legislation targets companies “wanting to advance space exploration and even settlement of other planets.”

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Photo: NASA

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