# City-Run Galactic Getaways Seattle to Send a Lucky Contestant Into Orbit in Space Race 2012 By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-09-19 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-race-2012 References: [io9](http://io9.com/5840404/win-a-trip-to-space-no-really) & [spaceneedle](http://spaceneedle.com/) In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Space Needle's construction, the [city of Seattle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visit-seattle) will randomly select one of thousands of applicants to head for the stars as part of Space Race 2012. Although a number of outstanding prizes are being offered -- including a Quartz watch, an arcade machine and a telescope -- all the contestants of Space Race 2012 have their eyes on the grand prize. The randomly selected winner will receive a [seat on the spaceship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01) G-Force One and experience [zero gravity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-center-houston) firsthand. After reaching suborbital space (approximately 60 miles above the ground), the lucky winner will have the opportunity to float around weightlessly for a while. Apologies to non-U.S. residents (that includes me); we'll have to stick around on boring ol' Earth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space Tourism:** The opportunity for cities to offer unique space travel experiences, opening up new possibilities for tourism and entertainment. - **Random Selection Contests:** The use of random selection contests as a marketing tool, creating excitement and engagement among consumers. - **Zero Gravity Experiences:** The demand for immersive and unique experiences, creating opportunities for businesses to offer zero gravity experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can capitalize on the emerging trend of space tourism by offering packages and experiences for space enthusiasts. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can leverage the concept of random selection contests to create buzz and engage consumers in innovative ways. - **Entertainment and Events:** The entertainment and events industry can explore the demand for unique experiences by organizing zero gravity events and attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Tourism Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-perspective-1.md) - [Exclusive Luxurious Spaceflight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-space-perspective.md) - [Space Tourism Travels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-spacecraft.md) - [Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacevip.md) - [Space Exploration Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplift-aerospace.md) - [Coffee-Centric In-Flight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-3.md) - [Soda-Themed Airline Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetblue-1.md) - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md) - [Experiential Prize Flight Raffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/middle-seat-lottery.md)