Where is SpaceX starship located?
Where is SpaceX starship located? Development and manufacturing of Starship takes place at Starbase, one of the world's first commercial spaceports designed for orbital missions. Located in Cameron County, Texas near the Gulf of Mexico, Starbase is one of four active launch sites in the United States operated by SpaceX.
Why is NASA paying SpaceX?
Private industry has always been integral to NASA's efforts. Historically, aerospace companies are contracted by NASA to design and build spacecraft under close supervision of the space agency. NASA guarantees to pay the full cost of development, even if the companies exceed their original cost estimates.