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Environmental Groups Sue to Block SpaceX Boca Chica Land Exchange with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Local News

Environmental Groups Sue to Block SpaceX Boca Chica Land Exchange with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concluded in a 223-page assessment that the federal government's June land exchange with SpaceX may actually benefit the National Wildlife Refuge system. Out-of-state environmental activists and some local groups aren’t convinced.

By Starbase Observer Editorial Staff
7/18/2026
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Pristine Sands, Stars & Stripes: Starbase’s Second Annual Fourth of July Lights Up Boca Chica Beach
Local News

Pristine Sands, Stars & Stripes: Starbase’s Second Annual Fourth of July Lights Up Boca Chica Beach

The City of Starbase hosted its Second Annual Fourth of July Celebration on the clean, pristine sands of Boca Chica Beach, drawing community members, SpaceX employees, and visitors for an evening of patriotism, live music, and fireworks.

By Jake Adams
7/13/2026
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SpaceX Dragon Successfully Docks to ISS, Delivering Critical Science and Supplies for Expedition 74
SpaceX Updates

SpaceX Dragon Successfully Docks to ISS, Delivering Critical Science and Supplies for Expedition 74

SpaceX’s CRS-34 Dragon has successfully docked to the ISS on May 17, 2026, delivering nearly 6,500 pounds of science experiments and supplies to the Expedition 74 crew.

By Starbase Observer Editorial Staff
5/18/2026
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Starlink Takes Flight: Airlines Go All-In on High-Speed Connectivity
SpaceX Updates

Starlink Takes Flight: Airlines Go All-In on High-Speed Connectivity

Who's winning the race for in-flight Wi-Fi supremacy? The biggest winners — and the one surprising holdout — might surprise you.

By Starbase Observer Editorial Staff
4/5/2026
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Biggest IPO Ever? What We Know So Far about SpaceX's Blockbuster 2026 IPO.
SpaceX Updates

Biggest IPO Ever? What We Know So Far about SpaceX's Blockbuster 2026 IPO.

SpaceX is reportedly preparing to file its IPO prospectus as early as April 2026, with advisers expecting a raise exceeding $75 billion at a valuation near $1.5 trillion — potentially the largest IPO in history.

By Starbase Observer Editorial Staff
3/31/2026
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“A Rebel with a Cause” – Fueled by Supreme Court Win, Two-Time Houston-Area Congressman and Recipient of Trump Commutation Seeks to Defy the Odds.
Opinion

“A Rebel with a Cause” – Fueled by Supreme Court Win, Two-Time Houston-Area Congressman and Recipient of Trump Commutation Seeks to Defy the Odds.

In the wake of a Trump commutation and a landmark Supreme Court ruling paving the way for a Republican-leaning Texas congressional district, former U.S. Congressman Steve Stockman is staging a dramatic political comeback.

By Starbase Observer Editorial Staff
12/14/2025
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