Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Gigabay
1 Rocket Rd., Starbase, TX, 78521
Gigabay is a new construction project at 1 Rocket Rd., Starbase, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $250.0M across about 700,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $250.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 700,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $357/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 6mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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4 days after the preceding date shown.
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548 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Gigabay
SPACEX Starbase is a new construction project located at 1 Rocket Rd. in Starbase, Texas, filed with TDLR under the name Gigabay. This specialized industrial facility spans 700,000 square feet with an estimated cost of $250,000,000. The project is designed to accommodate SpaceX's manufacturing processes within Cameron County.
Project Status and Timeline
TDLR completed plan review in June 2025, and construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026. Work officially started in July 2025. The registration records indicate that the project is privately funded on private land for private use. The status is listed as Review Complete, reflecting the administrative clearance obtained before the physical build-out began.
The site is located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE. This designation is part of the regulatory context for the development. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Donald Oroian. The design firm of record is HDR, while SpaceX serves as the owner and developer. The cost per square foot for this build is $357.
Scale and Context
In comparison to other new construction filings in Cameron County, this project exceeds the median estimated cost of $500,000 and the median size of 6,357 square feet. The scheduled build window of 548 days is longer than the county median of 249 days. The $357 per square foot cost is above the county median of $97 per square foot. These figures place the project in the top quarter of estimated costs for its type within the county.
SpaceX has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $47,750,000, including facilities in Bastrop. HDR has six other registered projects totaling $64,481,500, including medical centers in Abilene and Fort Worth. The area profile for ZIP 78521 shows a population of about 87,860 and a median household income of $41,276. The Cameron County unemployment rate was 7 percent in July 2026. Third-party sources, such as a Facebook post by wesh2news, describe the Starbase facility as undergoing massive expansion to support high-cadence Starship operations.
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Gigabay is a New Construction project located at 1 Rocket Rd., Starbase, TX 78521 in Starbase, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $250.0M covering 700,000 sq ft. SpaceX is the property owner and HDR is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 27, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the estimated cost of the SpaceX Starbase facility?
The estimated cost for the new construction project is $250,000,000. This figure is recorded in the TDLR filing for the specialized industrial facility located in Cameron County.
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026. The project started in July 2025, following the completion of plan review in June 2025.
Who is the design firm for this project?
HDR is the design firm of record for the SpaceX Starbase industrial facility. SpaceX is the owner and developer of the project.
Is the facility open for business?
The TDLR record indicates the project is under construction and scheduled to finish in December 2026. It is not yet open for business.
What is the square footage of the new building?
The specialized industrial facility has a total square footage of 700,000 sq ft. This size is significantly larger than the median for new construction in Cameron County.
What is Gigabay?
Gigabay is a new construction project at 1 Rocket Rd. in Starbase, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: A specialized industrial facility to accommodate SpaceX's manufacturing processes.
Is Gigabay open in Starbase?
Gigabay is still under construction in Starbase, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Gigabay located?
Gigabay is located at 1 Rocket Rd., Starbase, TX, 78521, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of Gigabay?
SpaceX is the property owner/developer of record for Gigabay, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Gigabay?
HDR is the design firm of record for Gigabay, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Gigabay cost and how big is it?
Gigabay has an estimated construction value of $250.0M and approximately 700,000 square feet (about $357/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
A specialized industrial facility to accommodate SpaceX's manufacturing processes.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
Location & views
1 Rocket Rd., Starbase, TX, 78521
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