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Starbase Becomes Town Amid SpaceX's Expansion and Concerns

5/9/2025

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Starbase, Texas, became an official town in May 2025, emerging as SpaceX's bustling headquarters with a launch site and homes for about 500 residents, primarily SpaceX staff. However, worries loom over environmental consequences and the growing sway of corporate power in local governance as SpaceX gears up for more rocket launches and plans to enhance community facilities.

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Story summary

Starbase, Texas, became an official town in May 2025, emerging as SpaceX's bustling headquarters with a launch site and homes for about 500 residents, primarily SpaceX staff. However, worries loom over environmental consequences and the growing sway of corporate power in local governance as SpaceX gears up for more rocket launches and plans to enhance community facilities.