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. Located in Pecan Island, Vermilion Parish, this facility is projected to create over 11,000 jobs and support thousands of launches each year. The project aims to expand SpaceX's Starship operations beyond its current bases in South Texas and Florida. Construction is set to begin in 2027, with the first launch anticipated as early as 2029. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry emphasized the significance of this development for the state’s economy and the future of commercial spaceflight.
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