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SpaceX unveils $100B Louisiana launch hub to power Starship ambitions

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SpaceX unveils $100B Louisiana launch hub to power Starship ambitions
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SpaceX announced a $100 billion Starbase Louisiana launch facility on a 125,000-acre site to enable thousands of Starship flights to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond, with construction starting next year and the first launch from Louisiana planned for 2029. The project is expected to create more than 3,000 direct jobs and over 8,100 indirect roles, positioning Louisiana as a global aerospace hub and expanding SpaceX’s footprint beyond Texas and Florida.

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