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The journey to creating Starbase began in 2014 when Musk announced Boca Chica as the launch site for SpaceX's Starship program. This decision not only placed Boca Chica on the map but also spurred significant economic interest from businesses and investors. Construction efforts that began in 2015 transformed the area into a thriving spaceport equipped with critical facilities and launchpads by 2020.

Starbase quickly became a remarkable venue, marking several historic milestones in space exploration, including the first high-altitude landing of a Starship in 2021 and an orbital launch attempt in 2022. By the end of 2023, with SpaceX relocating its headquarters from California to Texas, Starbase solidified its status as the hub of Musk’s bold vision for Mars colonization.