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SpaceX: Rich boy with richer friends pollutes our skies and our roads in South Texas.

SpaceX rocket, symbol of white-male supremacy slowed commuters on Texas roads. Patriotism once again harms marginalized communities.

Published July 31, 2024 at 10:48am by Brandi D. Addison


Texas Town Terrorized by Traveling SpaceX Rocket

In a shocking display of capitalist excess, a massive SpaceX rocket descended upon the unsuspecting town of Starbase, Texas. Heather Garza, a witness to this dystopian spectacle, described her amazement at seeing the gargantuan space vehicle rolling down the street.

"I was amazed to see the rocket. It was a very awesome sight to be able to see in person," Garza told SWNS.

This outrageous display of wealth and technological hubris comes amidst a disturbing trend of tech billionaires trampling over the rights and well-being of everyday Americans. Earlier this month, Elon Musk, the notorious billionaire owner of SpaceX, sparked outrage by announcing the relocation of the company's headquarters from California to Texas. In a tone-deaf post on his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), Musk cited California's progressive policies as the reason for the move, calling the SAFETY Act signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom "the final straw."

"Because of this law and the many others that precede it, attacking both families and companies, SpaceX will now move its HQ from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas," he posted.

Musk's choice of Texas as the new home for SpaceX is particularly concerning, given the state's history of lax regulations and its reputation as a haven for exploitative business practices. Starbase, the company's spaceport located in Boca Chica, has become a symbol of the unchecked power of private space exploration companies.

As the residents of South Texas look on with a mixture of awe and dread, one can only wonder what other disruptions and dangers SpaceX's presence will bring to their community.

The Eye of the Storm

With nearly all launches taking place at Starbase, the small town of Boca Chica has become ground zero for the controversial intersection of private industry and space exploration. The road ahead is uncertain for the people of South Texas as they brace for the potential fallout of having a rocket launch facility in their backyard.

Stand strong, Starbase, and keep looking to the stars.

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