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Meet the 36-Year-Old Mayor of Elon Musk's New 'Starbase' City
- Elon Musk's new Texas city, Starbase, now has a mayor named Bobby Peden, aged 36.
- Peden, who works at SpaceX, was elected as the mayor with the only candidate on the ballot.
- The residents voted 212-6 in favor of forming the new city with commissioners Jordan Buss and Jenna Petrzelka also elected.
- Peden, a graduate research assistant with a master's degree in engineering mechanics, is a long-time SpaceX employee with diverse experiences.
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Residents of SpaceX’s Starbase launch site vote to incorporate as a city
- Residents around SpaceX's Starbase launch site in southern Texas voted to incorporate as a city named Starbase with overwhelming support.
- Majority of the new city's residents are believed to be SpaceX employees, with three current and former employees elected to serve as mayor and commissioners.
- SpaceX aims to manage roads, utilities, schooling, medical care, and gain authority to close the nearby Boca Chica beach and state park for launches.
- Elon Musk had announced the move of SpaceX's headquarters from California to the Starbase facility in Texas, citing reasons like safety concerns and regulatory issues.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX gets a company town in Texas
- Residents near Boca Chica Beach in Texas have voted to become a city called Starbase, near SpaceX's launch site.
- The new city will be located in Texas' Cameron County and predominantly consists of SpaceX employees.
- Elon Musk declared victory as Starbase officially becomes a city, allowing SpaceX more control over the launch site.
- Legislation in Texas could further empower SpaceX in controlling beach closures for launches, while federal oversight over SpaceX is appearing to diminish.
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Elon Musk Just Started a New U.S. City With This Surprising Name
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk obtained approval to establish a new city named Starbase, TX.
- The May 3, 2025, special election results showed 97.25% in favor of incorporation, with 212 votes for and 6 against.
- Bobby Peden was elected as the new mayor of the City of Starbase, with Jordan Buss and Jenna Petrzelka as Commissioners.
- Starbase serves as the facility and launch site for SpaceX and is involved in programs with the Department of Defense and NASA to send astronauts to the moon and Mars.
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Elon Musk can now add 'city founder' to his résumé after SpaceX employees vote to create Starbase, Texas
- SpaceX employees and families voted overwhelmingly to create the city of Starbase, shifting zoning and permit control to a SpaceX-aligned city council.
- Elon Musk can now add 'city founder' to his résumé as residents voted to incorporate the area surrounding SpaceX complex in South Texas as 'Starbase.'
- The near-unanimous decision formalizes SpaceX's dominance in the area previously known as Boca Chica, with nearly all residents connected to SpaceX.
- Incorporating as a city moves local controls like zoning rules and permits to the new SpaceX-aligned city commission, despite some resistance from activist groups.
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The Verge
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Trump’s 2026 NASA budget would slash ISS crew and allocate more money for Elon
- The Trump administration's proposed NASA budget for 2026 includes cutting a quarter of the budget, reducing ISS crew sizes, and focusing on Mars missions.
- The budget proposal allocates more funding for Elon Musk's SpaceX and prioritizes human missions to Mars over other space science missions.
- It cuts funding for ISS, space science missions, Mars Sample Return mission, and other programs, while offering $1 billion for Mars-focused programs without specific details.
- The proposal also includes allocations for lunar exploration, cuts in earth sciences and climate-focused programs, signaling a shift in NASA's priorities according to critics.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
- SpaceX is set to launch 29 Starlink V2 Mini Optimized satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
- These satellites are lighter than previous versions and liftoff is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, at 4:53 a.m. EDT.
- Weather forecast for the launch window shows a 55 percent chance of favorable conditions, with concerns about various cloud types.
- The Falcon 9 first stage booster will attempt a landing on the SpaceX droneship after the launch, marking it as the 107th landing on that droneship.
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SpaceX puts Vandenberg launch on hold
- SpaceX has put the Vandenberg launch of Starlink 15-3 mission on hold with no new launch date announced.
- The mission aims to send 26 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit, using Falcon 9 first stage booster, tail number 1081.
- The launch, targeting Sunday, May 4, will see the booster landing on the SpaceX droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You'.
- FAA accepted an assessment allowing SpaceX to increase launches from SLC-4E from 36 to 50, leading to more Falcon 9 launches in the Southwest U.S.
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Elon Musk’s company town: SpaceX employees to vote on ‘Starbase’
- Elon Musk is seeking to establish a new city called Starbase in south Texas, where SpaceX conducts rocket launches.
- The creation of Starbase would give Musk influence over a company town, a rare situation in the modern US business landscape.
- Most residents in the area are SpaceX employees, making the incorporation of Starbase almost certain.
- Starbase's population is primarily made up of SpaceX employees and their relatives, with around 500 residents, including 260 SpaceX workers.
- The proposed mayor of Starbase, Bobby Peden, and other city commissioner candidates are all SpaceX employees running unopposed.
- Despite opposition from groups like the South Texas Environmental Justice Network, Starbase's incorporation is likely to proceed.
- The creation of Starbase could grant SpaceX leadership control over land use and logistics related to launches.
- Elon Musk has voiced ambitions for Starbase to grow significantly, with projections of several thousand more residents in the near future.
- Musk has shifted focus to SpaceX as it gains importance in his business portfolio, especially amid SpaceX's lucrative contracts and Tesla's challenges.
- Having relocated to Texas, Musk initially moved to a $35 million compound in Austin before briefly residing in Pennsylvania during political events in 2021.
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T-Mobile’s Starlink cellular doubles as free 5G trial for rival users
- T-Mobile's Starlink cellular will provide satellite connectivity to users on rival carriers, serving as a free trial for T-Mobile's 5G network.
- The program includes 50GB of high-speed data and unlimited texts, offering users a robust test of T-Mobile's 5G network alongside Starlink's satellite connectivity.
- T-Mobile reduces Starlink cellular's price to $10 per month for its customers and those on rival carriers, enhancing affordability.
- By offering rival carrier users a free trial of its 5G network through the Starlink cellular beta program, T-Mobile aims to lead in terrestrial and satellite connectivity and capture a broader market.
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I went to the 'Conclave of Silicon Valley.' It showed the hold tech has on DC.
- The Hill and Valley Forum in Washington, DC featured discussions on America rebuilding and concerns about China's advancements in AI and defense technology.
- The event, previously private, has now grown in relevance as ideas on American reindustrialization gain traction.
- Notable attendees included tech leaders like Jensen Huang, Ruth Porat, Alex Karp, Vinod Khosla, and others.
- The event highlighted tech's significant influence on policy and decision-making in DC, blurring the lines between Silicon Valley and the capital.
- Concerns over China's progress in AI and defense technology were a key theme, with a call for US-based models to align with democratic values.
- Speakers emphasized the importance of the US maintaining a competitive edge in technology and innovation compared to China.
- Debates arose on US investments in Chinese AI startups and the implications for the country's future technological dominance.
- The Forum was described as reflective of the online discourse, with a mix of bipartisan representation and occasional disruptions.
- Despite bipartisan participation, criticisms and interruptions occurred during the event, showcasing differing perspectives.
- Overall, the Hill and Valley Forum underscored the urgent need for the US to navigate the tech race with China strategically and safeguard its technological leadership.
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SpaceX Starship: The $3 Billion Revolution in Space Travel
- SpaceX has developed the Starship, a next-generation spacecraft worth nearly $3 billion, designed for interplanetary travel to destinations like the Moon and Mars.
- Unlike traditional rockets, the Starship is built for reusability, aiming to revolutionize space travel by making flights more sustainable and cost-effective.
- Elon Musk’s goal with the Starship is to establish humans as a multi-planetary species, with potential missions to Mars and beyond, supported by its reusable design and capabilities.
- Through innovative engineering and a focus on multi-planetary living, SpaceX's Starship is reshaping the future of space exploration and challenging traditional rocket technologies.
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“Dogecoin Is Not Just A Meme Coin Anymore,” 21Shares Goes Super Bullish After ETF Filing
- Dogecoin, once considered a meme coin, is gaining credibility as 21Shares expresses strong bullish sentiments following its ETF filing.
- 21Shares released a report positioning Dogecoin as a serious portfolio addition, stating that it has moved beyond its meme coin reputation.
- The firm outlined bullish scenarios for Dogecoin, predicting potential significant price increases and emphasizing its advantages in investment portfolios.
- In contrast, potential bearish and neutral scenarios were also discussed by 21Shares, highlighting the uncertainties surrounding Dogecoin's future price performance.
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xAI Dev Leaks API Key for Private SpaceX, Tesla LLMs
- An employee at xAI, Elon Musk's AI company, leaked a private key on GitHub that could have allowed access to private large language models (LLMs) tailored for internal data from companies like SpaceX, Tesla, and Twitter.
- The leak was discovered by Philippe Caturegli, Chief Hacking Officer at Seralys, and GitGuardian, a company specializing in detecting and remedying exposed secrets in code repositories.
- The exposed API key had access to numerous unreleased models of Grok, xAI's AI chatbot, including ones fine-tuned on SpaceX and Tesla data sets.
- The inadvertent exposure of internal LLMs raises concerns about data security and highlights weaknesses in key management practices and internal monitoring at xAI.
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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
- SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- The launch marked SpaceX's 51st Falcon 9 launch of 2025 and the booster landed on the droneship, 'Just Read the Instructions.'
- SpaceX aims to continue monthly launches with a target of 146 to 154 Falcon launches by the end of the year.
- FAA is reviewing SpaceX's proposal to increase launches at SLC-40 in Florida from 50 to 120 per year, with a virtual meeting scheduled for May 8.
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