Elon Musk, SpaceX and Starbase
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SpaceX is quietly standing up a volunteer fire department to serve the sprawling launch-and-manufacturing Starbase complex, tightening its control over emergency response at a site known for rapid — and sometimes explosive — rocket development.
The same rockets Reyes sees lifting his family's fortunes are also shaking his mother's home. Shockwaves from launches are cracking the ceiling, loosening window seals and sinking the foundation. She
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Eric Mack is a reporter covering science, sustainability and space. A sign that reads "Starbase" is seen near the SpaceX facilities in Brownsville, Texas, on May 3, 2025. Tech ...
The newest piece of infrastructure coming to Starbase, Texas, isn’t a launch mount or a booster. It’s a water pipeline, and who can hook up a tap (and on what terms) will shape the definition of “company town.” The new line, which will stretch ...
The spaceflight company SpaceX has made itself a new home: Residents of Texas' Cameron County voted on May 3 to incorporate Starbase, Texas, a city located near Boca Chica along the Lone Star State's southern border. The city will serve as a "company town ...
Over the weekend, Elon Musk got his new company town along the Texas Gulf Coast. Controlling the city are three SpaceX employees, who all ran unopposed. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE As NBC News reported, the election ...
