Are we on Mars yet?
Originally built to support the Apollo program, Space Launch Complex 37 will soon be converted to a Starship launch mount.
Starbase sent out a memo warning residents that they may "lose the right to continue using" their property.
The SpaceX CEO outlined upcoming changes to the rocket while staying committed to a 2026 mission to the Red Planet.
The SpaceX CEO bailed on a company discussion about colonizing Mars, an otherwise favorite topic for the billionaire.
After back-to-back failed attempts, Starship managed to reach space during the ninth test flight, but fell short on several key goals.
The agency's shift of focus could mean turning to SpaceX's Starship for a mission to Mars in 2026.
SpaceX is looking to increase its rocket launches, which local environmental groups say are harming nearby wildlife.
This is a major step toward the rocket's reusability.
The company is waiting on a vote that would turn Starbase into its own city.
It's the second test flight in a row in which the upper stage failed, and it once again rained debris from the skies.
Thursday's test flight, with the launch window opening at 6:30 p.m. ET, will attempt to deploy four Starlink simulators from the megarocket.
While part of the seventh test launch of the super heavy-lift rocket was a success, stress on the propulsion system led to debris raining down on Turks and Caicos.
Cameron County, Texas, is set to hold an election in May after SpaceX employees petitioned to make Starbase an official city.
Debris from the rocket's upper stage may have caused property damage, prompting an investigation into Starship's "rapid unscheduled disassembly."
The "rapid unscheduled disassembly" was likely caused by a propellant leak, Elon Musk said, and was captured on video by spectators on the ground.
Elon Musk's company saw mixed results today, with Starship's booster sticking the landing while the upper stage failed during ascent.
Starship will also perform its first satellite deployment test, in addition to debuting a number of key upgrades.
As early as this Friday, SpaceX will test its megarocket with several upgrades and attempt to deploy Starlink mockups.
This year, private space companies were put to the test. Some thrived under pressure, while others crashed and burned.
