SpaceX Unveils $100 Billion Starbase Louisiana
· Texas Border Business
SpaceX has announced a monumental $100 billion investment to establish Starbase Louisiana, a new spaceport on the Gulf Coast at Pecan Island in Vermilion Parish. This project is expected to create over 11,000 jobs and facilitate thousands of launches annually. The development will enhance SpaceX's Starship operations, expanding beyond its current bases in South Texas and Florida. Construction is slated to begin in 2027, with the first launch anticipated as early as 2029. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry emphasized the significance of this investment for the state's economy and its role in the future of commercial spaceflight.
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