SpaceX Announces $100 Billion Louisiana Spaceport, Its Largest Launch Site Yet
· Texas Border Business
SpaceX has unveiled plans for a $100 billion spaceport in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, which will be its largest launch site to date. Named Starbase Louisiana, the facility will span approximately 125,000 acres on Pecan Island and is expected to support thousands of launches annually. The project aims to create 3,000 direct jobs with an average salary of $92,600, plus an estimated 8,100 indirect jobs. Construction is set to begin in 2027, with the first Starship launch planned for 2029. The project will also involve significant local financial commitments and environmental reviews.
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