SpaceX Announces $100 Billion Louisiana Spaceport, Its Largest Launch Site Yet
· Texas Border Business
SpaceX has announced a $100 billion investment in a new spaceport in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, which will be its largest launch facility to date. Named Starbase Louisiana, the site will cover approximately 125,000 acres on Pecan Island and is expected to create 3,000 direct jobs with an average salary of $92,600 over the next decade. The project aims to support thousands of launches annually and includes plans for five launch complexes and various facilities. Construction is set to begin in 2027, with the first launch anticipated in 2029. Local officials emphasize the economic impact and environmental reviews will be conducted.
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