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Dubbed Starbase Louisiana, the facility will occupy coastal land acquired from Eon
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“Today is a pivotal moment for Louisiana.
Key facts
- Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to invest $100 billion in a new spaceport in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, as the company builds out infrastructure for its Starship rocket
- This announcement pushes their state beyond $250 billion in new investment and puts them at the center of the next great frontier,” Governor Jeff Landry said in a statement
- Dubbed Starbase Louisiana, the facility will occupy coastal land acquired from Eon
- The project would become SpaceX's fourth and largest spaceport, joining existing launch sites in South Texas, Florida, and California
Summary
SpaceX plans to invest $100 billion in a new spaceport in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, on land acquired from Eon. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with initial flight operations targeted for 2029. The site will include five launch complexes, propellant production, power generation, vehicle processing facilities, and employee housing. Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to invest $100 billion in a new spaceport in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, as the company builds out infrastructure for its Starship rocket. Dubbed Starbase Louisiana, the facility will occupy coastal land acquired from Eon.