Elon Musk has established a private city named "Starbase" in Boca Chica, Texas, following a near-unanimous vote by SpaceX employees. This municipality, covering about 4 square kilometers, will be managed by a senior company official without an elected government, allowing SpaceX to continue its operations free from local political interference. However, the initiative faces protests from environmental groups concerned about its ecological impact, amid ongoing challenges for Musk's ventures, including SpaceX's recent technical failures and Tesla's financial struggles.