The oldest and least desirable space station controlled by the Federation, Starbase 80 was built at some point in the 23rd century and hasn't had an upgrade of its systems since the mid-2260s.

Senate Bill 2188, authored by State Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-Corpus Christi), would allow Elon Musk's proposed Starbase City to oversee weekday closures of Boca Chica Beach in Cameron County.