SpaceX announced plans to build a second major spaceport, dubbed ‘Starbase,’ in Louisiana. The project, estimated to cost $100 billion, is slated to begin construction in 2027, with potential rocket launches as early as 2029.
The company revealed its intentions to construct the new spaceport in Louisiana, adding to its existing Starbase facility in Texas. The planned investment totals $100 billion, signaling SpaceX’s continued expansion of its space exploration capabilities. Construction is projected to commence in 2027.
According to the company, a Starship rocket could take flight from the Louisiana Starbase as soon as 2029. This ambitious timeline underscores SpaceX’s rapid development and deployment of its next-generation launch system. The announcement did not detail specific reasons for choosing Louisiana, but the new facility will likely support increased launch cadence and mission diversity for SpaceX.
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