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Starbase, Texas, Becomes New City Amid SpaceX Concerns

5/6/2025

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Starbase Voters Approve Incorporation

Local voters in Starbase, Texas, overwhelmingly approved its incorporation on May 3, 2024, with 212 votes for and just six against. This new city, largely inhabited by SpaceX employees, grants the company enhanced control over launch operations. Yet, residents are apprehensive about the environmental consequences and the growing influence of the aerospace giant in their community.

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SpaceX Launches Satellites

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket soared into the night sky from Cape Canaveral on May 17, 2024, at 8:32 p.m. EDT, delivering the Starlink 6-59 satellites. The launch created a mesmerizing "jellyfish effect," captivating onlookers across the Treasure Coast. Exciting future launches are on the horizon, with prime viewing spots recommended for eager spectators.

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Starbase Voters Approve Incorporation

Local voters in Starbase, Texas, overwhelmingly approved its incorporation on May 3, 2024, with 212 votes for and just six against. This new city, largely inhabited by SpaceX employees, grants the company enhanced control over launch operations. Yet, residents are apprehensive about the environmental consequences and the growing influence of the aerospace giant in their community.

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