SpaceX unveils $100B Louisiana launch hub to power Starship push
TL;DR
SpaceX plans a $100 billion launch site on the Gulf Coast near Pecan Island, Louisiana, spanning about 125,000 acres with five launch complexes and two pads each to accelerate Starship flights and enable orbital data centers and lunar/Mars missions. Construction could start next year with the first rockets from the base targeted for 2029, backed by a competitive state incentives package and Governor Jeff Landry’s backing. The project expands SpaceX’s footprint beyond Texas and aligns with Elon Musk’s broader ambitions, though it faces environmental concerns and some local opposition.
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