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.