SpaceX has a few more regulatory hurdles to clear before its gigantic Starship spacecraft can soar halfway around the world ...

The SpaceX Starbase industrial complex and rocket launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas, US, on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

SpaceX has received approval to launch its Starship rocket 25 times a year from the city of Starbase in South Texas.

The federal approval comes after vote from residents — mostly SpaceX employees — to form a new city at the Rio Grande Valley ...

Local officials certified the election results creating the new City of Starbase after opposition from local activist groups.

Billionaire and SpaceX founder Elon Musk plans to launch Starship again in South Texas after two test flights failed earlier this year. SpaceX last launched its Starship rocket on March 6, but that ...

FAA allows SpaceX to increase Starbase launches in South Texas, but new rules limit explosions and require steps to protect ...

Boca Chica, Texas residents have decided to grant municipal rights to Starbase, where Elon Musk's SpaceX has its base. This ...

Billionaire and SpaceX founder Elon Musk plans to launch Starship again in South Texas after two test flights failed earlier this year. SpaceX last launched its Starship rocket on March 6 ...

SpaceX won approval to launch more rockets from South Texas. Previously, Elon Musk's company was only allowed five launches a year. Now it is has up to 25. Credit: REUTERS/Joe Skipper Audio ...

SpaceX's Starbase, near Brownsville, is now officially a Texas city after a community vote. SpaceX employees were elected as mayor and commissioners for the small town. City status will streamline ...