
Space ExplorationMay 30, 2025
SpaceX’s Starbase Is Officially a City. Some Neighbors Aren’t Thrilled
Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site turned company town in South Texas, faces local opposition from residents outside the city limits
Paola Rosa-Aquino is a freelance journalist covering science, space and the environment. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., with her canine co-worker Cece.
SpaceX’s Starbase Is Officially a City. Some Neighbors Aren’t Thrilled
Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site turned company town in South Texas, faces local opposition from residents outside the city limits