Manuel Tribano

Manuel Tribano is a welder who commutes daily from Weslaco to SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, where he plays a crucial role in the construction of a new launch pad. Working in a fast-paced environment that operates around the clock, he shares insights about the job and the unique challenges of working in such close proximity to cutting-edge space technology. Tribano expresses a sense of camaraderie with his colleagues and a degree of uncertainty about the broader implications of their work.