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Starbase Officially Becomes City Ahead of Starship Flight

5/22/2025

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Starbase, Texas, has officially transformed into an incorporated city, driven by the vision of SpaceX's Starship program. Spanning just 1.5 square miles, this new city emerged from a near-unanimous vote by its residents, predominantly SpaceX employees. With local governance in place, Starbase is poised to enhance infrastructure and services for the highly anticipated Starship Flight 9, set for May 27, 2025.

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Starbase, Texas, has officially transformed into an incorporated city, driven by the vision of SpaceX's Starship program. Spanning just 1.5 square miles, this new city emerged from a near-unanimous vote by its residents, predominantly SpaceX employees. With local governance in place, Starbase is poised to enhance infrastructure and services for the highly anticipated Starship Flight 9, set for May 27, 2025.