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SpaceX intends to invest up to $100 billion in massive Louisiana spaceport
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said Tuesday that SpaceX will commit $100 billion to develop Starship factories and launch pads in the state’s coastal areas. In doing so, the company seeks to replicate the Starbase facility it has built over the last decade in southern Texas on a larger scale.
TL;DR
- SpaceX will invest $100 billion in developing Starship factories and launch pads in Louisiana's coastal areas.
- The new facility, named "Starbase Louisiana," aims to be a self-sustaining spaceport with integrated propellant production, power generation, shipping, and vehicle processing.
- The Louisiana site offers significantly more space (approx. 125,000 acres) compared to SpaceX's Texas facility (approx. 350 acres).
- Key advantages of the Louisiana location include deep-water access via the Intracoastal Waterway and a southward-facing position for polar orbits.
- SpaceX will partner with state and federal agencies to address environmental challenges, including coastal erosion, and preserve wetlands.
- Construction is slated to begin in 2027, with an initial launch targeted for 2029.
- The project is expected to create 3,000 to 10,000 local jobs.