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SpaceX tech business in the rio grande valley
SpaceX in Brownsville Texas
SpaceX's presence in the Rio Grande Valley, particularly at Starbase near Boca Chica Beach, is a significant tech business operation focused on the development and testing of their Starship rocket system.
Here's a breakdown of their activities:
- Starship Development & Testing: Starbase serves as the primary location for manufacturing, testing, and launching the next-generation Starship and Super Heavy prototypes intended for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
- Manufacturing Facilities: The production site, also known as the build site, includes large bays like Mega Bay 1 and 2, where Starship upper stages and Super Heavy boosters are assembled and outfitted with engines. Peak production is aimed at producing one Starship per day. SpaceX is also constructing a $100 million office and industrial facility and a massive Gigabay project (seven hundred thousand square feet of industrial space) near Starbase.
- Launch & Test Facilities: Starbase features launch pads and test stands where Starship prototypes undergo various tests, including static fires and integrated flight tests. According to MySA, the company is authorized for up to 25 launches per year.
- Propellant Production: SpaceX has been approved to build an air separator facility near Boca Chica Beach to produce liquid nitrogen and oxygen on-site, reducing reliance on truck deliveries.
- Community Development (Starbase): SpaceX has actively developed the area around its facilities, incorporating the new city of Starbase, which was approved by voters in May 2025. This includes amenities for employees and potentially the wider community, such as housing developments, a recreation center, and a new shopping and entertainment complex called RioWest. RioWest will feature retail space, a grocery store, a café, and a restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the Rio Grande River.
- Economic Impact: SpaceX's presence has significantly boosted the local economy through job creation (including high-skill, high-wage jobs), tourism, and investments in infrastructure. According to Cameron County (.gov), SpaceX's $3 billion investment has generated an estimated $6.5 billion in annual economic market value and over $800 million in state and local government capital income and indirect business taxes.
In essence, the Rio Grande Valley has become a critical center for SpaceX's ambitious plans to develop and launch Starship, ultimately aiming for missions to the Moon and Mars. This has led to substantial technological advancements, economic growth, and ongoing development within the region.
"You want to wake up in the morning and think the future is going to be great - and that's what being a spacefaring civilization is all about. It's about believing in the future and thinking that the future will be better than the past. And I can't think of anything more exciting than going out there and being among the stars."-Elon Musk
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