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SpaceX intends to invest up to $100 billion in massive Louisiana spaceport
Ars Technica • • nation
Key Points:
- SpaceX will invest $100 billion to develop Starship factories and launch pads in coastal Louisiana, aiming to create a large-scale facility similar to its Starbase in Texas.
- The new "Starbase Louisiana" will be a self-sustaining spaceport featuring propellant production, power generation, deep-water shipping, vehicle processing, and an on-site airport.
- Louisiana offers about 125,000 acres of land with minimal competition for range access, addressing SpaceX’s need for multiple launch sites to support its goal of launching dozens of Starship rockets daily.
- The project will focus on environmental preservation, with SpaceX committing to use only a small portion of the land and partnering with agencies to combat coastal erosion.
- Construction is planned to start in 2027, with the first launch targeted for 2029, and the project is expected to create between 3,000 and 10,000 local jobs.
