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17 August 2026

Elon Musk's Starbase wants to expand in south Texas

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Elon Musk's Starbase wants to expand in south Texas

Landowners and activists worry about impact to the environment around SpaceX's complex. (Image credit: Reynaldo Leaños Jr.)

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