News Summary

SpaceX’s recently established city, Starbase, Texas, is facing scrutiny after a crane collapse at its South Texas rocket facility. The incident, which occurred during debris cleanup from a recent rocket explosion, remains shrouded in silence as neither SpaceX nor Starbase city officials have commented on it. Despite the facility’s integration into the newly-incorporated city, Starbase, which is financially backed by a $1.5 million loan from SpaceX, has not responded to inquiries regarding the accident. The lack of transparency raises questions about the city’s governance, especially considering its leadership comprises SpaceX executives and employees. This incident marks a significant test for the city, which has been implementing new policies, such as restricting access and potentially altering property rights in a proposed ‘Mixed Use District.’ OSHA has opened an investigation into the collapse, which adds to SpaceX’s already troubled history with worker safety.