STARBASE, Texas — The Lone Star State has officially added a new city to its map, and it’s unlike any other. Starbase, a 1.6-square-mile municipality in Cameron County, has been incorporated following a vote by residents—most of whom are SpaceX employees.
The city, originally a remote launch site for Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has grown into a hub for space exploration and technology.
Musk celebrated the milestone on social media, declaring, “Starbase, Texas is now a real city!”.
The incorporation allows Starbase to establish a local government, including a mayor and two commissioners, all of whom have ties to SpaceX.
The move has sparked debate, with supporters praising the city’s potential for innovation, while critics raise concerns about environmental impact and public access restrictions near the launch site.
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