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SpaceX Trespassing Lawsuit Settlement
Cards Against Humanity has settled its $15 million trespassing lawsuit against Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
“SpaceX has settled a lawsuit filed by Cards Against Humanity... During the case's discovery phase, SpaceX admitted to trespassing.”
The lawsuit alleged that SpaceX dumped materials and used the game-maker’s Cameron County, Texas land without permission for months.
SpaceX admitted to trespassing during discovery.
The settlement was reached in October 2025, just weeks before a scheduled jury trial.
SpaceX has since removed its equipment so the site can be restored.
The parcel of land was originally purchased in 2017 as a stunt to oppose President Trump’s border wall.
Coverage varies in tone and detail, but broadly agrees the settlement ends a year-long dispute over unauthorized use and debris on the property.
Dispute Over Land Near SpaceX
The land at issue was bought by Cards Against Humanity in 2017 through a crowdfunded stunt meant to block or oppose former President Donald Trump’s border wall.
The property sits near SpaceX’s Starbase operations.
Sources say SpaceX used the property without permission for over six months to store equipment and materials, with satellite evidence cited to support the claims.
Cards Against Humanity previously criticized Musk online, calling out “space garbage” and creating an “ElonOwesYou100Dollars.com” campaign.
The company also noted it had hoped to repay roughly 150,000 donors who funded the land purchase.
Settlement Between SpaceX and Cards
Settlement terms were confidential and undisclosed.
“The confidential settlement includes financial terms and SpaceX’s commitment to vacate the land”
Multiple outlets report that SpaceX agreed to vacate and has removed equipment.
Cards Against Humanity is restoring the property and has hired a local landscaping firm.
Cards Against Humanity says it settled to avoid costly litigation because Texas law likely wouldn’t let it recover legal fees.
Instead of cash repayments promised to supporters, the company will ship a special Elon Musk–themed expansion pack.
The company says the trial would have cost more than the likely settlement.
It is satisfied to have stood up to Musk despite his financial advantage.
SpaceX Land Use Dispute
Sources differ on how much of SpaceX’s legal exposure is clearly detailed.
Several sources agree on a core fact: SpaceX admitted trespassing during discovery after allegedly using the land for at least six months.
Some outlets report that SpaceX was accused of dumping trash and debris.
Others emphasize the admission and specific actions on the ground, such as clearing vegetation and dumping gravel.
Reporters note that the case unfolded alongside SpaceX’s rapid build-out at Starbase.
This situation raised concerns about how large projects interact with local landowners.
SpaceX and Cards Against Humanity Dispute
As the dust settles, outlets agree that SpaceX vacated the site and Cards Against Humanity is restoring the land.
“The company is now working to restore the area to its natural state, free of debris and border walls.”
However, they differ in focus: some emphasize the politics of the original anti–border wall stunt and activist involvement.
Others highlight corporate risk management and Elon Musk’s history with litigation.
Supporters will not receive the expected cash payouts; instead, they will get a Musk-themed expansion pack.
The confidential settlement prevents a courtroom battle that might have examined SpaceX’s internal operations.
A few sources stray into unrelated topics or offer minimal information, revealing gaps in coverage compared to more detailed reports.