The area surrounding Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket launch site in southern Texas has officially become a city after a vote by residents in the area on May 3. The city, called Starbase, has been slated to become SpaceX’s headquarters for the past few years, according to Musk.

SpaceX's massive Starship rocket could be on the cusp of flying again from Texas after receiving FAA approval for more testing in 2025.

With Starbase, Texas, now officially incorporated, critics warn that turning a company town into an actual city could blur the line between private ambition and public accountability.