World & BusinessJudge rules proposed SpaceX land swap in Texas can proceed
TIME reports the proposed swap with the federal government would let SpaceX expand its launch pads, factory and related infrastructure into a protected wildlife area.
TLDR
A judge ruled on September 21, 2026, that a proposed land swap between SpaceX and the federal government could go ahead, TIME reports. The swap would allow SpaceX to expand its facilities into a protected wildlife area in Texas. TIME says more than 700 acres of Texas wilderness may be opened to development.
Judge rules proposed SpaceX land swap in Texas can proceed
TIME reports the proposed swap with the federal government would let SpaceX expand its launch pads, factory and related infrastructure into a protected wildlife area.
TLDR
A judge ruled on September 21, 2026, that a proposed land swap between SpaceX and the federal government could go ahead, TIME reports. The swap would allow SpaceX to expand its facilities into a protected wildlife area in Texas. TIME says more than 700 acres of Texas wilderness may be opened to development.