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Tesla's gigafactory in Austin was just the first step in Musk's grand plan for Texas. The Boring Company, Musk's tunneling venture, set up shop in Bastrop, a suburb east of Austin, establishing "Hyperloop Plaza" as the center of research and development. This location is also the site of Musk's much-hyped "Snailbrook," a futuristic utopian community taking shape.
Alongside the Boring Company, SpaceX has also established a significant presence in Texas. The company's Starbase facility is located 350 miles south of Austin, in the village of Boca Chica, where the Starship program is headquartered. SpaceX has effectively taken control of the area, building employee housing and even a private school.
The Expanding Ecosystem