{"id":9029,"date":"2025-11-05T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=9029"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:23:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T22:23:17","slug":"panamanian-company-krediya-launches-national-flag-to-stratosphere-in-marketing-stunt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/business-economy\/panamanian-company-krediya-launches-national-flag-to-stratosphere-in-marketing-stunt\/","title":{"rendered":"Panamanian Company KrediYA Launches National Flag to Stratosphere in Marketing Stunt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A Panamanian financial technology company has successfully launched its national flag to the edge of space. KrediYA executed the high-altitude balloon mission, which saw the Panamanian flag and the company&#8217;s logo ascend over 30,000 meters above the Earth. The launch, accompanied by the national anthem, created a moment of intense patriotism and excitement for those present.<\/p>\n<p>The project required a specialized technical team to build and monitor the balloon, which was equipped with cameras and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gps.gov\/systems\/gps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GPS<\/a> tracking system. This equipment documented the entire journey from ascent to its return to Earth. The capsule carrying the symbols reached an altitude exceeding 30,100 meters, a region of the upper atmosphere bordering the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stratosphere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stratosphere<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Company officials described the event as a representation of Panamanian entrepreneurial spirit and determination. They framed the ambitious project as a testament to what the nation can achieve.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;This project demonstrates that with passion, teamwork, and vision, Panama can go as far as it sets its mind to,&#8221; [Translated from Spanish] a KrediYA spokesperson said during the launch event. The team reportedly approached each technical challenge with rigor and discipline.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Organizers confirmed they overcame significant technical, logistical, and legal hurdles to make the launch possible. This process involved securing special aeronautical permits and coordinating closely with national authorities. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DQmseNKkeUB\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Faber Burgos Sarmiento (@faberburgos)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>A New Marketing Frontier for Panama<\/h2>\n<p>With this initiative, KrediYA establishes a new milestone for marketing within <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Panama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Panama<\/a>. The company seeks to reinforce its commitment to creativity and technology. It also aims to build a positive message for the country on a global scale. The stunning footage of the flag against the curvature of the Earth provides powerful visual content for this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2021, KrediYA offers simplified access to credit and has served more than 500,000 people in Panama. The company specializes in providing financial access to various products with minimal documentation requirements. Its processes are designed to be fast, easy, and instant for its users.<\/p>\n<p>The successful launch represents more than just a corporate achievement. It serves as a symbolic gesture of national pride and technological aspiration. By literally raising the flag to the edge of space, the company hopes to inspire a sense of limitless potential within the country. The video of the mission is now available on the company&#8217;s official YouTube channel for public viewing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Panamanian financial technology company has successfully launched its national flag to the edge of space. KrediYA executed the high-altitude balloon mission, which saw the Panamanian flag and the company&#8217;s logo ascend over 30,000 meters above the Earth. 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