Bobby Peden
Bobby Peden is a prominent figure in the aerospace industry, serving as the vice-president of test and launch operations at SpaceX since 2013. He is currently running for the position of mayor in the newly proposed city of Starbase, Texas, which is largely composed of SpaceX employees and their families. Peden's candidacy is significant as it reflects the intertwining of corporate influence and local governance in a unique company town that is positioned as a hub for SpaceX's rocket launches.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 8,101 | $40,000 | 28$ |
| Totals | 1 | 11,673,021 | 8,101 | $40,000 | 28$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bolivia:
Bobby Peden was elected as the mayor of the new city of Starbase.
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Ecuador:
Bobby Peden is the newly elected mayor of Starbase, chosen without opposition.
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Turkey:
Bobby Peden has been elected as the mayor of the new town Starbase.
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Australia:
Bobby Peden was elected as the town’s new mayor alongside two city commissioners.
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Greece:
Bobby Peden, the new mayor of Starbase, has been working at SpaceX since 2013 and is the vice president of testing and launch operations in Texas.
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Costa Rica:
Bobby Peden was confirmed as the mayor of Starbase after being the only candidate on the ballot.
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Ecuador:
Bobby Peden was confirmed as the mayor of Starbase after being the only candidate on the ballot.
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Denmark:
Bobby Peden, an employee of SpaceX, is expected to become the mayor of the new city.
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Germany:
Bobby Peden is the Vice President of SpaceX for Texas Tests & Launches and will serve as the mayor of the new city.
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Panama:
Bobby Peden is the only candidate running for mayor and has worked at SpaceX since 2013.
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