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technology9 days ago•2 min saved

SpaceX Plans $100B Starbase Louisiana to Launch Starship from Pecan Island

SpaceX announced plans to build a $100 billion Starbase launch site on Louisiana's southern coast at Pecan Island, a 125,000-acre facility with five launch complexes (each with two pads) plus propellant production, power, vehicle processing and housing to support thousands of Starship flights per year to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond. The site will enable southward launches for polar-region missions, host Starmind data-center satellites, and accommodate methane-fueled Starship operations; production is slated to begin in 2027 with first launch in 2029, on land formerly owned by Exxon Mobile, with SpaceX pledging marshland and wildlife restoration.

via Engadget|

#pecan-island #spaceport #spacex

business10 days ago•8 min saved

SpaceX Bets $100B on Louisiana Spaceport to Make Spaceflight Routine

SpaceX plans a $100 billion development in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana to build the world's largest spaceport capable of thousands of annual launches and Starship missions, creating about 3,000 direct jobs and 8,100 indirect roles, with construction set to begin in 2027 and first launch targeted for 2029, backed by state incentives and local partnerships—including a Starlink discount for residents.

via Louisiana Economic Development - LED (.gov)|

#business #louisiana #spaceport

technology10 days ago•5 min saved

SpaceX Bets $100B on a Gulf Coast Starbase-Scale Louisiana Spaceport

SpaceX announced a plan to invest up to $100 billion to develop a Starbase-style spaceport along Louisiana's Gulf coast, including Starship factories, launch pads, propellant production, and on-site infrastructure. The project aims to begin construction in 2027 with an initial launch by 2029, leveraging large acreage, deep-water access, and potential polar-orbit trajectories while creating thousands of jobs and coordinating with state and federal agencies to protect wetlands.

via Ars Technica|

#investment #louisiana #spaceport

space4 months ago•3 min saved

Kennedy Space Center Sees Leadership Change as Director Retires

NASA announced Janet Petro, director of Kennedy Space Center, is retiring; Kelvin Manning will serve as acting center director. Petro is credited with transforming Kennedy into a multi-user spaceport and guiding cross-agency initiatives to boost efficiency.

via NASA (.gov)|

#janet-petro #kelvin-manning #kennedy-space-center

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Turkey Expands Military Footprint in Somalia Amid Economic Push

Turkey dispatched three F-16 fighters to Mogadishu as part of a broader push to deepen security and economic ties with Somalia, including建设 a facility to host the jets, hangars, and ongoing Turkish flights for parts. Ankara’s plans reportedly include an oil-exploration platform off the Somali coast and a northern Mogadishu spaceport, while Turkey maintains an air command and a large security footprint, trains Somali forces, and continues drone and helicopter deployments amid Al-Shabab threats and shifting regional dynamics.

via middleeasteye.net|

#defense-cooperation #f-16 #oil-exploration

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

China's Long March 12 Rocket Debuts from New Commercial Spaceport

China successfully launched its first Long March 12 rocket from the new Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site, marking a significant step in its lunar exploration plans. The rocket, powered by the new YF-100K engines, carried experimental satellites and is part of China's strategy to enhance its space capabilities, including the construction of LEO megaconstellations. This launch is also a milestone for the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology and the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in developing new rocket technologies and easing launch pad access bottlenecks.

via SpaceNews|

#china #long-march-12 #rocket-launch

space2 years ago•3 min saved

"Political Controversy: Chinese Flag on Indian Rocket Sparks BJP's Mandarin Birthday Wish for MK Stalin"

SpaceX continues to dominate the launch market with a potential target of 150 launches this year, while India plans to build a second spaceport in Tamil Nadu to facilitate private rocket launches. Astra founders have warned of "imminent bankruptcy" if the company doesn't accept their new proposal to take the company private, and Rocket Factory Augsburg reveals plans for up to 10 launches per year from SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland, with changes to the rocket's design and operational limitations due to the local bird population.

via Ars Technica|

#astra #isro #rocket-factory-augsburg

technologyspace2 years ago•2 min saved

"ESA Harnesses Green Hydrogen for Ariane 6 and Beyond"

Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana is working on a sustainable production facility called Hyguane to create green hydrogen fuel for Ariane 6, the heavy-lift rocket. The project aims to switch from carbon-intensive methods to solar-powered electrolysis of water, reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The facility could save over 3000 tonnes of equivalent carbon dioxide emissions annually and supply up to 12% of Ariane 6's hydrogen needs. Additionally, the project will support low-carbon transport in French Guiana and contribute to the goal of making 90% of Europe's Spaceport run on renewable energy by 2030.

via European Space Agency|

#ariane-6 #green-hydrogen #renewable-energy

spaceflight2 years ago•3 min saved

Arianespace's Vega Rocket Successfully Launches 12 Satellites to Orbit

Arianespace's Vega rocket is set to launch 12 satellites, including the THEOS-2 Earth-imaging satellite for Thailand and the FormoSat-7R/Triton satellite for Taiwan's space agency. The launch, designated VV23, will be the first for the standard Vega variant since November 2021. The Vega rocket is designed to carry relatively small payloads and is scheduled to lift off from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana tonight.

via Space.com|

#arianespace #earth-observation #satellite-launch

space-science3 years ago•1 min saved

ISRO's Ambitious Space Missions: From Moon to Sun and Beyond

India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, has arrived at the spaceport in Sriharikota and is set to launch by the end of August or early September. The spacecraft will study various properties of the Sun, such as coronal mass ejections, from the first Lagrange point of the Earth-Sun system. Aditya-L1 will be placed 1.5 million km from Earth in a halo orbit around the L1 point, allowing for real-time observation of solar activities and their impact on space weather. The mission carries seven payloads to observe different layers of the Sun and conduct in-situ studies of particles and fields.

via IndiaTimes|

#aditya-l1 #isro #solar-mission

space3 years ago•2 min saved

"Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Ready for Liftoff: Stunning Photo Revealed"

The European Space Agency (ESA) has shared a new photo of the Ariane 6 rocket on its launch pad in French Guiana, as it prepares for engine fire tests. The Ariane 6 is intended to replace the Ariane 5 and provide lower-cost access to space. The rocket is being assembled horizontally, which reduces time and cost. The debut flight of Ariane 6 is currently scheduled for the second quarter of 2024.

via Space.com|

#ariane-6 #engine-tests #european-space-agency

space-industry3 years ago•3 min saved

The Future of Space Dreams in Question as Virgin Orbit Goes Bankrupt.

The bankruptcy filing of Virgin Orbit has put Japan's plans to build a domestic space industry on hold, including the creation of a spaceport in Oita prefecture. The partnership between Oita and Virgin Orbit aimed to launch small satellites from Oita as early as last year, but the plan never materialized. Two Japanese companies, ANA Holdings and iQPS, emerged among the top six creditors when Virgin Orbit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Despite the setback, Oita prefecture remains hopeful that a spaceport will eventually emerge.

via Reuters|

#bankruptcy #japan #rocket-launch

space3 years ago•2 min saved

Kazakhstan Freezes Assets of Legendary Russian Spaceport.

Kazakhstan has impounded Russian assets at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, including equipment belonging to Russia's Space Infrastructure Center, over unpaid fines worth $29.7 million for environmental damage caused by Russia's Soyuz rockets. Baikonur, leased by Russia since Kazakhstan became independent, is a key part of Russia's space program and the only site where it launches missions to the International Space Station. The move is the latest in a series of disputes between the two countries over the terms of the lease and the environmental impact of the rockets.

via Business Insider|

#baikonur #kazakhstan #russia