Starbase is Elon Musk's city in Texas for SpaceX employees. Here's the lowdown on its history, government, and controversy.

As officials look to position SpaceX's headquarters to facilitate Elon Musk's spaceflight goals, clashes with some Texas ...

Starbase is also financially beholden to Elon Musk’s spaceflight company: Just this week, the city finalized a $1.5 million loan from SpaceX to fund the city’s operations through September 2025.

Citing safety concerns, the city of Starbase plans to restrict access to public streets.

The new city of Starbase is moving fast to cut off public access to most of the SpaceX company town in South Texas. Citing safety and security issues, city officials approved four gates to limit ...

Starbase city officials land on pivotal decisions in tense meeting The city commission voted to restrict public roads to outsiders, per SpaceX's request.

Starbase officials said at the meeting that plans are in place to grant access codes to first-responders, delivery drivers and others with a legitimate purpose in being at the city, according to ...

Under the agreement, Starbase will borrow about $1.5 million from SpaceX at 0% interest. The city plans to pay SpaceX back in 2026, when Starbase will collect property taxes for the first time.

Starbase, Elon Musk's ambitious SpaceX city in South Texas, was officially incorporated in May 2025. It's expanding with housing, shops, and its mayor, Bobby Peden, a SpaceX VP.

The Rise of Elon Musk’s New Rocket City Starbase Is Dividing the Texas Gulf Coast ‘It looks like they want to make it a techno-enclave, a gated community for workers and space exploration enthusiasts.

SpaceX's Texas town approves new gates to restrict public street access The Starbase City Commission approved a move to install gates near four intersections.

A little community close to Texas’ southernmost point became a brand-new city in May 2025. A City Born from Rockets and Ambition The city is called Starbase, and it was created around SpaceX’s massive ...