SpaceX’s Starbase Faces Scrutiny After Crane Collapse Silence
A crane collapse at SpaceX's Starbase raises questions about safety and transparency in Elon Musk’s private city.
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SpaceX’s Starbase Faces Scrutiny After Crane Collapse Silence SpaceX Starbase Crane Collapse Raises Transparency Concerns SpaceX’s futuristic launch facility in South Texas, now officially recognized as the city of Starbase, is once again under scrutiny—not for a rocket explosion this time, but for its silence following a crane collapse. On June 23, 2025, a crane used to clear debris from a recent Starship explosion toppled over at the site. Despite video evidence captured by site observer Lab Padre, no official statement has been released. The lack of response from both SpaceX and the Starbase city government has sparked major concerns around safety, transparency, and accountability. With the focus keyword SpaceX Starbase crane collapse , this blog explores the incident’s implications and why silence from a private city governed by company officials matters more than ever. Image Credits:CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP / Getty Images SpaceX Starbase Crane Collapse and What Happened on June 23 On June 23, a crane at the SpaceX Starbase facility—used for cleaning u…
