Residents around SpaceX's launch site in Texas voted to incorporate as the city of Starbase, with results overwhelmingly in favor. Elon Musk celebrated the outcome on his social media platform. The city’s leadership will comprise current and former SpaceX employees. Although details regarding SpaceX's motivations for incorporation remain sparse, the aim appears to be about managing local services and facilitating launch activities more effectively. The new designation encourages community building for those involved in advancing space exploration.
In a post on his social media site X, Musk wrote that Starbase, Texas "Is now a real city!"
The city's residents primarily consist of SpaceX employees who voted to elect three current and former employees to lead the city.
SpaceX has not detailed its reasons for wanting to incorporate, but has already managed local services and is aiming to shift authority for launch activities.
A new X account for the town stated, "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."
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