Elon Musk’s SpaceX is making big moves, even as his own plans proceed to make the Starbase facility in Texas an incorporated city of its own. On Saturday, three staff members moved into these important, new leadership positions. Bobby Peden won election as mayor, with Jordan Buss and Jenna Petrzelka winning election as commissioners. This legislation is intended to further strengthen local governance even as the company pushes forward with its high-flying plans for interstellar travel.
Musk has committed to relocating SpaceX’s headquarters there from El Segundo, California. This move is Iger’s first big step in his strategy to cut costs and make the company more nimble. He recently voiced frustrations about living in California, citing safety concerns: “I’ve had enough of dodging gangs of violent drug addicts just to get in and out of the building.” Musk highlighted a big California piece of legislation that prevents schools from revealing students’ sexual orientation or gender identity. This legislation was a pivotal part of his decision to depart the state.
SpaceX is preparing for its next test launch of the gargantuan Starship rocket. This wonderful move to Texas comes around the time of our expected initial launch date of March 14. This is after two previous tries, both ending in spectacular eruptions. Musk has been the strongest proponent of a rapid trial-and-error approach to accelerate Starship’s development. He thinks that this spacecraft in particular will play a crucial role in colonizing Mars.
SpaceX currently manages the infrastructure surrounding the Starbase area, including roads, utilities, and local services such as education and healthcare. As the company seeks to shift authority from county governance to the new city government, it plans to close nearby Boca Chica beach and state park for future launches. This transition is meant to allow SpaceX to continue the normal course of business while maintaining safety during test flights.
Musk’s involvement with the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency is changing. Originally pegged for a 2–3 year run, his tenure was almost immediately reduced to “a day or two” per week. This change gives him the space to focus on his businesses and their long-term operating principles.
That last portion was for billionaire businessman Jared Isaacman, who recently returned to Starbase to celebrate his third test flight. On March 13, he flew in formation with a fighter jet over the Elon Musk SpaceX sign near SpaceX’s Starship Super Heavy rocket. His presence underscores the burgeoning excitement and bet on the state’s emergence as an epicenter for aerospace ingenuity.
“Becoming a city will help us continue building the best community possible for the men and women building the future of humanity’s place in space.” – StarbaseTX
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