SpaceX Starbase Is Getting a Few Monuments Dedicated to Elon Musk

Key Points:

• Starbase, Texas, near the US-Mexico border, has become a hub for monuments celebrating or criticizing Elon Musk and his companies, following its incorporation as a city in 2025 with over 500 residents.
• French foundry Atelier Missor is erecting a 50-foot titanium statue of Prometheus near Starbase, symbolizing Musk's role in advancing humanity through SpaceX, though it is unclear if Musk has directly responded to their outreach.
• Cards Against Humanity is fundraising for a satirical monument criticizing Musk, citing environmental damage and land disputes caused by SpaceX's Starbase operations, and has raised approximately $150,000 with over 12,000 supporters.
• A crypto group launched a meme-inspired statue of Musk near Starbase two years ago, which was vandalized in 2025 amid nationwide protests linked to political tensions involving Musk and former President Trump.
• These monuments reflect the polarized public perception of Musk, ranging from admiration for his technological achievements to sharp criticism of his corporate and political impact.