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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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Starbase Becomes Texas’ Newest City Amid SpaceX Ambitious Expansion in the Lone Star State
Starbase officially incorporated as Texas city on May 3, 2025, in a 212-to-6 vote by SpaceX employees and residents, granting the company greater control over local regulations while sparking concerns about environmental oversight and public beach access in the rapidly growing space hub.
Starbase Receipt of Eight Patrolling Deputies from Cameron County Indicates Continued Reliance on County’s Public Safety Infrastructure
Starbase City Commission approves $3.5 million, five-year contract with Cameron County for eight dedicated sheriff's deputies to patrol the growing SpaceX community, with service beginning October 1, 2025.
Federal Judge in Washington, D.C. Dismisses Environmental Complaint to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Over SpaceX launches in Starbase.
Federal judge dismisses environmental lawsuit against FAA over SpaceX Starship launches at Boca Chica, ruling the agency's environmental assessment fell within "a broad zone of reasonableness" despite concerns over endangered species and habitat damage.
Come in, Space Command! U.S. Space Force Headquarters Relocating to Huntsville, Alabama.
U.S. Space Command moves headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama, creating thousands of jobs and positioning the historic "Rocket City" as the nation's military space operations hub alongside NASA and defense contractors.
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.
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