Judge Allows Transfer of Land in Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX, for Now

NYT Science Monday 21 September 2026, 18:25 UTC By Maxine Joselow 1 min read

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The SpaceX Starbase complex in Texas, which is seeking more than 700 acres from a nearby wildlife refuge.

Allows Transfer of Land in (PERSON) SpaceX (ORG) Texas (LOCATION)

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