The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved SpaceX to launch its massive Starship rocket up to 25 times per year from its Texas facility—a fivefold increase from previous limits. The May 6, 2025, decision marks a substantial expansion for the company’s operations at Boca Chica, now branded Starbase. Business Impact and Jobs SpaceX has spent over $90 million with more than 80 Rio Grande Valley suppliers since January 2023.The company has generated $6.5 billion in state and local revenue and indirect business taxes on its 350+ acre Starbase campus. Tourism tied to rocket launches brings real dollars: $99 million to … Continue reading SpaceX Wins FAA Approval for 25 Annual Starship Launches in Texas, Creating 21,400+ Jobs and $6.5B Revenue