SpaceX is currently in negotiations with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to acquire approximately 1,300 acres of land surrounding its Starbase launch facility. The company stated that the primary objective of this potential acquisition is to enhance security and safety measures around the active launch site.
The proposed land consists mainly of mudflats and coastal dunes with limited recreational utility. SpaceX clarified that the deal does not include Boca Chica Beach or any public access rights to the shoreline. City officials in Starbase, Texas, confirmed that the beach remains outside the scope of the transaction.
Regarding environmental commitments, SpaceX plans to designate approximately 600 acres of the acquired land as a permanent conservation easement. This portion represents nearly half of the total area under discussion. The negotiations for the land purchase are currently ongoing.
