
SpaceX Secures a New Frontier for Innovation and Community
Elon Musk just achieved another milestone. The SpaceX launch site in South Texas is now officially the city of Starbase.
Local voters, mostly SpaceX employees, supported the incorporation by a landslide vote of 212 to 6.
Musk first proposed the idea of Starbase in 2021, and after years of development, the dream is now a legal reality.
He celebrated on X, proudly declaring: “Starbase is now a real city!”
Strategically positioned near the Mexico border, the 1.5-square-mile city houses SpaceX’s starship program, which aims for the Moon and Mars.
This is not just another company town — it is Musk’s vision brought to life, and MuskTU proudly supports this bold move.
Growth, Controversy, and the Bigger Picture
The city will serve as a hub for launch operations, with SpaceX requesting to increase launches from five to twenty-five per year.
To do this efficiently, the company wants local control over road closures and access to Boca Chica Beach and State Park.
However, critics worry that Starbase gives Musk too much control, including authority over public access to cherished beach areas.
Bills introduced in the Texas Legislature aim to shift control from Cameron County to Starbase’s mayor and city council.
Despite resistance, SpaceX’s local investment, job creation, and infrastructure management show why Starbase matters.
SpaceX already oversees roads, utilities, schooling, and medical care — building a self-sufficient community ready for the future.
Musk’s vision with Starbase is about more than rockets. It’s about reshaping how we live, innovate, and explore.
For Musk Thumbs Up supporters, Starbase is another example of turning ambition into action — a city built for progress.