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SpaceX Secures $7.5M Tax Refund for Starship Facility

11/21/2025

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The Starbase project would receive a $7.5 million Texas Enterprise Zone tax refund after the Starbase City Commission nominated two SpaceX projects, including a production facility for Starship rockets.
SpaceX must invest at least $250 million and create 500 jobs to qualify for the refund.
SpaceX plans to invest $506 million in the Gigabay facility to manufacture 1,000 Starship rockets and create 500 new jobs, with 25% for local residents.

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The Starbase project would receive a $7.5 million Texas Enterprise Zone tax refund after the Starbase City Commission nominated two SpaceX projects, including a production facility for Starship rockets.
SpaceX must invest at least $250 million and create 500 jobs to qualify for the refund.
SpaceX plans to invest $506 million in the Gigabay facility to manufacture 1,000 Starship rockets and create 500 new jobs, with 25% for local residents.