1. City of Starbase officially incorporated in Texas

    The Cameron County Commissioners Court certified the May 3 election results, officially incorporating the City of Starbase in Texas. This formal recognition grants municipal status to the area surrounding SpaceX's launch site near Boca Chica. The ...
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  2. Vietnam's Trade Minister meets with SpaceX amid tariff discussions

    Vietnam's Trade Minister Nguyen Hong Dien met with executives from SpaceX and other U.S. firms during a visit to Washington to discuss tariff negotiations. Vietnam is engaging with US technology companies, including SpaceX, to seek support in redu...
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  3. Axios Harris survey shows lower SpaceX brand ranking - does it matter?

    The 2025 Axios Harris 100 drops SpaceX several spots, attributing the decline to Elon Musk’s polarizing public profile. Brand-perception scores carry little weight with the company’s core stakeholders—government agencies, enterprise customers, and...
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  4. SpaceX and Palantir linked to Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan

    President Trump announced the $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense initiative, modeled after Israel's Iron Dome, to protect the U.S. from various missile threats. Reports suggest potential collaborations with companies like SpaceX and Palant...
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  5. Starlink launches in Bangladesh amid political transition

    SpaceX's Starlink internet service officially launched in Bangladesh, offering high-speed, low-latency connectivity nationwide. The rollout comes as the country undergoes political changes, with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus leading an interim gov...
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  6. SpaceX to initiate new Starlink shell from Vandenberg

    The U.S. Department of the Air Force released draft documents outlining plans for a new SpaceX launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The proposed site aims to support increased launch cadence and accommodate larger vehicles. Establishing thi...
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  7. Brush fire near Vandenberg contained ahead of next Starlink launch

    A 27-acre wildfire north of Space Launch Complex 4E was fully contained by Cal Fire crews, clearing the way for Starlink 11-16 flight preparations. Quick resolution underscores how local emergency coordination supports SpaceX’s high-cadence missio...
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  8. Musk says Starbase “Tower 2” will be taller for next-generation Starship

    Replying on X, Elon Musk confirmed the new launch tower rising at Starbase will stand higher to accommodate longer Starships and heavier payloads. Current estimates put the Block 1 Starship at about 100 000 kg to low Earth orbit, though that capac...
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  9. Boring Company achieves first fully automated tunnel drive - Mars mining?

    The Boring Company reported its tunneling system has completed a continuous run in “Zero-People-in-Tunnel” mode, advancing while installing 24-thousand-pound concrete rings with no crew inside the machine. Full automation lowers cost, improves saf...
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  10. UK officials ask FAA to reroute Starship debris corridor

    ProPublica obtained correspondence showing the UK Civil Aviation Authority urging the FAA to alter Starship hazard areas after debris from Flight 8 crossed Atlantic air routes. The CAA warns future launches could disrupt transatlantic traffic unle...
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