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Texas Senate Allows Starbase to Close Boca Chica Beach for SpaceX Ninth Starship Launch on May 27

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Updated May 26, 2025, 05:38 PM

The Texas Senate has approved legislation granting Starbase, the newly established city that houses Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket testing facility, the authority to temporarily close Boca Chica Beach during rocket launches. This move aims to facilitate more frequent beach shutdowns to accommodate SpaceX's launch activities. SpaceX is preparing for the ninth flight test of its Starship rocket, scheduled for May 27 at 6:30 p.m. from Starbase, Texas, with public viewing available at South Padre Island.

Starship, described by Musk as the most powerful and advanced rocket ever built, stands over 400 feet tall and produces more than twice the thrust of the Saturn V, historically the largest rocket to reach orbit. The fully reusable rocket is designed to carry 150 tons to space, operate on methane and liquid oxygen, and refuel in orbit. SpaceX aims to conduct a Mars mission as early as 2026, with plans involving in-orbit refueling. The company continues to invest heavily in Starship development, emphasizing rapid reusability and cost efficiency. The upcoming launch follows previous test failures, underscoring the importance of a successful flight. Starbase has evolved into a city with its own government and infrastructure plans, reflecting Musk's vision. The Starship program is central to SpaceX's broader ambitions for Mars exploration and space transportation innovation.

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ELON: STARSHIP WANTS TO MAKE MARS AFFORDABLE “Starship is the most complex and advanced rocket that's ever been made by an order of magnitude or something like that. It's really next level. The fundamental optimization of Starship is minimizing cost per ton to orbit and