South Texas voters, primarily SpaceX employees, have overwhelmingly approved a measure to establish Starbase as a new city in Cameron County, with a vote tally of 212–6. The election followed a petition that allowed 283 eligible voters, of which about 60% were linked to SpaceX, to participate; the city’s leadership will also be closely tied to the company. Following the vote, Elon Musk celebrated the city’s formation, which may grant SpaceX greater control over its Boca Chica Beach launch site, especially as legislative changes could streamline the process for beach closures necessary for launches.
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Trump pulls Isaacman nomination for space. Source: “NASA is f***ed”
The Trump administration has confirmed the withdrawal of private astronaut Jared Isaacman's nomination to lead NASA, reportedly due to concerns over his political loyalty. White House Spokesperson Liz Huston emphasized the importance of the NASA Administrator aligning with President Trump's America First agenda, which includes ambitious plans for space exploration, such as a mission to Mars. A replacement for Isaacman will be announced by President Trump in the near future. Full Article
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