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Science · Space exploration · published 2026-08-25 · via Phys.org

SpaceX unveils $100 billion Louisiana spaceport for Starship launches

SpaceX has announced a $100 billion spaceport in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, to support its Starship megarocket. The company plans to begin construction next year and expects the first launches in 2029, with over a dozen launch towers enabling more than 30 flights per day. The project is projected to create over 3,000 jobs with salaries nearly double the regional average.

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