Elon Musk’s space company to build new rocket launching site in Louisiana
Summary
Elon Musk’s space company, SpaceX, will spend $100 billion to build a new rocket launching site in Louisiana. The large spaceport will be used to launch rockets with the company’s Starship system and help increase the number of satellite launches.Key Facts
- The new SpaceX spaceport will be located on 125,000 acres along Louisiana’s southern coast in Vermilion Parish.
- It will become SpaceX’s fourth and largest rocket launch site.
- Construction is expected to start in 2027 with the first launch planned as early as 2029.
- The site benefits from nearby natural gas supplies and allows many different rocket paths.
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry called the project a major win for the state and country.
- The spaceport may support thousands of launches every year to meet increasing satellite launch demands.
- Environmental advocates have concerns about possible harm to Louisiana’s coastline and want a slower, more transparent review process.
- SpaceX plans to keep much of the land undeveloped and assist with local environmental protection.
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