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Starbase gears up for upcoming flight: LabPadre
By LabPadre at ValleyCentral
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The date is set for Flight 13 and Booster 20 performed a successful static fire test. How is Starbase gearing up for flight? Well, let's take a look into this week's Avid Starship and Starbase update and find out. The time is at hand and workers at Starbase are ...
Key takeaway Well, let's take a look into this week's Avid Starship and Starbase update and find out.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
As Starbase prepares for Flight 13, the Brownsville community is likely to see an influx of activity and interest in the area. With the successful static fire test of Booster 20, the launch site at Boca Chica is one step closer to another significant milestone. The presence of SpaceX's Starbase has already brought a surge of economic activity to the region, and a successful flight could further cement Brownsville's reputation as a hub for space innovation. Local residents and businesses may see an increase in tourism and investment, potentially boosting the local economy. The Port of Brownsville, which has already seen significant investment and development in recent years, may also see increased activity as a result of SpaceX's operations. As the launch date approaches, the city and Cameron County government will likely be working to ensure that the necessary infrastructure and support are in place to accommodate the expected influx of visitors and activity.
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Category: space ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
Reading time: 1 min
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