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Spacecraft Tracking and Astronomical Research into Gigahertz Astrophysical Transient Emission

Acronym is STARGATE

In collaboration with SpaceX, this will be a radio frequency technology park directly across the SpaceX facility which is expected to commence construction in 2018. The facility will be used by researchers for technology and scientific research.

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Address: 52448-54298 Boca Chica Blvd
Website: utrgv.edu (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Brownsville (Texas), CC BY-SA 4.0.

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SpaceX South Texas Launch Site
Starbase
Aerospace facility launching Starship from Boca Chica State Park. Although the launch frequency has been lower than in early 2021, there are a lot of Starships and Super Heavy on display there. Many launch equipments can also be seen, such as the launch tower with steel arms and eight white tanks holding propellants, liquid oxygen and water.
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Boca Chica State Park
Isolated beach across South Padre Island. It is known for its sandy dunes, quiet atmosphere and scenery. Regarded as a hidden gem by many tourists. Known as Boca Chica Beach to locals.
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Brazos Island State Park
Beach north of Boca Chica State Park. Great for camping and fishing.
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Massey's Gun Shop and Range
In the outskirts of the city. An outdoor shooting range also doubling as a gun shop with a wide selection of guns to shop from. Offers free online courses.
Daily 10AM-6PMDepends