Does insurance cover damage from SpaceX rocket launches, sonic booms, or ground shaking? Here’s what we know
Property damage by SpaceX rocket testing and launch sonic boom may not be covered by homeowners or commercial insurance for... Read more »
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SpaceX bought land worth at least $2.1 million on South Padre Island, so we visited the public beach next door
The potential value of the land SpaceX purchased could be worth anywhere between $2.1 million and $2.9 million if sold... Read more »
SpaceX already owns swaths of land near Boca Chica Beach. Now it controls 54 acres on South Padre Island
SpaceX has expanded its footprint with a 54-acre purchase on the far north end of South Padre Island, adding to... Read more »
Boca Chica Beach name change unites elected officials, environmentalists, and Starbase
A federal committee will consider renaming Boca Chica Beach to “Cyber Beach” on Thursday, uniting unlikely opponents.... Read more »
Blue Origin explosion renews spotlight on SpaceX amid lawsuits, FAA probe, and local scrutiny
The Florida explosion comes as SpaceX faces a growing debate over the effects of launch activity near Boca Chica Beach.... Read more »
Environmental advocates push back as Starbase votes to dramatically expand city limits near Boca Chica Beach
The city’s plan to add 7,133 acres has prompted pushback over potential impacts on public beach access and wildlife refuge... Read more »
Starbase commissioners vote in favor of major land expansion
Thousands of acres of wildlife refuge behind Boca Chica Beach and along the Rio Grande River in Cameron County are... Read more »
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