"SpaceX is set to expand its presence in Central Texas with an $8 million project to enlarge its Bastrop facility, as per state filings. The 80,000-square-foot addition, which is scheduled to begin construction on September 24 and wrap in early January 2026, was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and initially reported by My San Antonio. New investment"
"SpaceX's expansion reflects a steady buildup of resources in Bastrop since the private space firm established its presence in the area. The addition was praised by Tesla Governor Greg Abbott, who wrote on X that the expansion will "bring more jobs, innovations and will strengthen Starlink's impact worldwide." SpaceX is growing in Bastrop.Thanks to a $17.3 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant, this expansion will bring more jobs, innovation, and will strengthen Starlink's impact worldwide. https://t.co/ABUKIJCiAj- Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) September 7, 2025"
"In March, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $17.3 million state grant to SpaceX for an "expansion of their semiconductor research and development (R&D) and advanced packaging facility in Bastrop." The project is expected to create more than 400 new jobs and generate over $280 million in capital investment. Following the grant award, the Texas Governor also noted that SpaceX's facility would be growing by 1 million square feet across three years to boost its Starlink program."
SpaceX will expand its Bastrop, Texas, facility with an $8 million project that adds 80,000 square feet, with construction from September 24 to early January 2026. The expansion is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The project will extend SpaceX's office at 858 FM 1209 near existing Starlink and The Boring Company operations, while X operates nearby at 865 FM 1209. Governor Greg Abbott announced a $17.3 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant to support semiconductor R&D and advanced packaging, expecting more than 400 new jobs and over $280 million in capital investment. SpaceX plans to grow by one million square feet across three years to boost Starlink, which serves over six million users.
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