SpaceX on Tuesday received key U.S. regulatory approval to increase the annual rate of Starship rocket launches from Texas and booster landings in various bodies of water, allowing Elon Musk's company to significantly expand development of its giant Mars rocket.

SpaceX has received U.S. regulatory approval to significantly increase its annual rate of Starship rocket launches and booster landings. The decision, made by the Federal Aviation Administration, allows up to 25 launches from Texas,

A vote Saturday to formally organize Starbase as a city was approved by a small group of Texas voters who live there and are mostly Musk’s employees.