Elon Musk’s new "company town," Starbase in Texas, is officially a city—and it’s drawing a mix of Mars-obsessed dreamers and frustrated locals. The area, dominated by SpaceX’s rocket launches and Tesla’s futuristic vibe, feels like a sci-fi frontier outpost. But while some see it as the next big thing, longtime residents aren’t thrilled about the rapid changes and Musk’s growing influence.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another corporate campus—it’s a real-life experiment in how tech billionaires reshape communities. Starbase highlights the tension between bold visions (space colonization! innovation!) and the real-world impact on people who already live there. Whether it’s a utopia or a corporate takeover depends on who you ask—and that debate is only getting louder.