SPACEX ANNOUNCES ROAD CLOSURES AHEAD OF STARSHIP'S 10TH TEST FLIGHT IN TEXAS

SpaceX is preparing for the 10th test flight of its Starship rocket, the world's most powerful launch vehicle, with local officials in Texas confirming road closures near the company's Starbase facility in Boca Chica.

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The closures, set for multiple days next week, signal that a test launch could be imminent as SpaceX pushes forward in its rapid development campaign.

ROAD CLOSURES POINT TO LAUNCH READINESS

The Cameron County Sheriff's Office announced temporary road closures around Highway 4, the only access road to SpaceX's Starbase launch site.

These closures are standard practice ahead of major Starship operations, ranging from fueling tests to full launch attempts.

According to notices, closures are scheduled in three-day windows to allow flexibility for weather or technical delays. Residents and beachgoers near Boca Chica have grown accustomed to these alerts, which often serve as early indicators that a major test is approaching.

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