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Residents of the area around SpaceX\u2019s Starbase launch site in southern Texas have voted to incorporate as a city named Starbase. The election results showed overwhelming support, with 212 votes in favor and six against. The new city is primarily populated by SpaceX employees, who also elected three of their own to serve as mayor and commissioners. The move allows SpaceX to manage local resources more efficiently and aligns with the company’s plans to close nearby areas for space launches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Residents of the area around SpaceX\u2019s Starbase launch site in southern Texas have voted to incorporate as a city named Starbase. 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