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The new regulations presented SpaceX, which thrives on bold decision-making and long-term planning, with increased constraints. Musk's discomfort with California's evolving business landscape reached a tipping point when he termed the bill as a "hostile act against free enterprise," prompting him to seek more business-friendly territory.
Starbase: The New Epicenter of SpaceX Operations
SpaceX's operations in Texas are not new; the company has established a significant presence with its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, where pivotal advancements in the Starship program are well underway. This move to officially make Starbase the company’s headquarters symbolizes a profound reorientation of the firm’s strategic and managerial direction.