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South Padre Island, Texas – The site of Isla Blanca Park is expected to be the place where hundreds of astronauts and islanders go to see a test projection across the water at SpaceX’s Starship facility in Boca Chika, Texas.
Starship S.N. With worryingly close proximity in the early 8’s, South Padre Island has found many more tourists roaming the streets. The view of the SpaceX launch facility is just a few miles from the water.
“Everyone wants to see it happen,” said James Baxster, a Houston native and South Pedre Island transplant.
Tourists like Eric and Tammy Payton traveled from Maryland and stayed for several days hoping to catch the SN8 prototype fly.
“When we heard about SpaceX and that wonderful dude, Elon Musk, we loved it! It’s like, ‘I’m going to land a rocket in three years’ It took 1 year! Said Eric Patton.
“When we were in California [SpaceX] Did the last one, ”said Tammy Patton. “We were watching, and I was crying. I was so excited! ”
They don’t think they’ll leave South Pedre Island.
“We’ve had a place for 30 days now, and we’re looking for an apartment,” said Eric Patton.
Setting up in the city, SpaceX’s business is experiencing miles of local shops and businesses.
“Even in the surrounding areas … hotels … many of them have been occupied by SpaceX employees,” Baxter said.
Baxter is a Space City native who now builds life near the emerging spaceport.
“I grew up in Houston,” Bixer said. “Every time we hear the engine catch fire and feel the mess!”
Anna Lisen works in a local shop on Padre Blev Leverage called Pad Lipso.
“People were saying this is just for retirees,” Lison said. “I don’t think that’s the case now. To be a part of this makes the roots of many young pay generation here. “
She is uniquely influenced by SpaceX.
“I’m very proud to say that my husband works for SpaceX, or that my husband works for SpaceX, and we’ve really moved from the Pennsylvania area to SPI to be a part of this wonderful history of construction.” .
He said he sees this as a good thing for businesses and community building, but he said not everyone is on the board.
“There are some people who weren’t happy coming to SpaceX here, but at the same time a lot of people are very excited,” Liso said.
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