SpaceX’s company town in Texas, Starbase, is warning residents that they may lose property rights if officials approve zoning changes this month.

The company is developing a larger vehicle, named Helios, that could meaningfully improve the ability of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy to transport large payloads to the Moon, Mars, and other destinations in the Solar System.

Starbase, Texas, warned residents in a notice that they may lose the right to continue using their property "for its current use." Elon Musk's SpaceX company town is considering a new zoning ordinance and citywide map.

Texas legislators approved $300 million in grant money for the Texas Space Commission and gave it new authority to close highways and beaches during the final days of the state’s

Local organizations strongly opposed the measure, hosting phone banking events to urge lawmakers to vote against the bill.

In a letter obtained by The Texas Newsroom, Starbase City Administrator Kent Myers told local landowners they may lose the right to continue using their property for its current use under the city’s new zoning plan.

SpaceX has a few more regulatory hurdles to clear before its gigantic Starship spacecraft can soar halfway around the world once again.

SpaceX, headed by billionaire Elon Musk, is eyeing a few key objectives to prepare Starship for more frequent flights from Starbase in South Texas.

The SpaceX company town of Starbase is moving quickly to appoint staff and set laws, including a zoning plan that could strip away some property owners’ rights.