SpaceX unveils Starbase launch site in Louisiana, moves up orbital data center launch timeline
SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana, dubbed Starbase, with five launch sites, worker housing, an airport, and power plants. The complex will be used for Starship rocket launches and is expected to dwarf the company's South Texas site. Construction is set to begin in 2027, with the first launch targeted for 2029.
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- ✓ SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana.
- ✓ The spaceport, dubbed Starbase, will be located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
- ✓ The complex will include five launch sites, worker housing, an airport, and power plants.
- ✓ Construction of the spaceport is set to begin in 2027.
What changed
SpaceX officially unveiled the Starbase launch site in Louisiana, providing details on the project's scope and timeline.
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SpaceX unveils $100B Starbase launch site in Louisiana
SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana, dubbed Starbase, with five launch sites, worker housing, an airport, and power plants. The complex will be used for Starship rocket launches and is expected to dwarf the company's South Texas site. Construction is set to begin in 2027, with the first launch targeted for 2029.
Why it matters
The new spaceport is part of SpaceX's efforts to expand its launch capabilities and support the development of its Starship vehicle. The company is winding down Falcon 9 launches and shifting focus to Starship. The Louisiana site will provide additional launch capacity and help SpaceX meet growing demand for satellite launches and other space-based services.
What is confirmed
- SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana.
- The spaceport, dubbed Starbase, will be located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
- The complex will include five launch sites, worker housing, an airport, and power plants.
- Construction of the spaceport is set to begin in 2027.
- The first launch from the site is targeted for 2029.
Still unconfirmed
- The site will be used for orbital data center launches.
What to watch next
- Construction timeline and progress updates
- Environmental impact assessments and regulatory approvals
- Launch schedules and customer commitments
confidence 92%Sources used for this update (12)
- CNBC — SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana
- NBC News — SpaceX to build major spaceport in Louisiana for Starship rocket launches
- Yahoo Finance — SpaceX unveils Starbase launch site in Louisiana, moves up orbital data center launch timeline
- CBS News — Musk's SpaceX announces $100 billion plan for new spaceport in Louisiana
- NOLA.com — Where is new SpaceX site in Louisiana? See coastal Vermilion Parish from above.
- CNN — SpaceX plans to build the ‘biggest launch site on Earth’ for $100 billion in Louisiana
- Honolulu Star-Advertiser — SpaceX to build $100B Starship rocket complex in Louisiana
- The New York Times — SpaceX to Spend $100 Billion on New Spaceport in Louisiana
- KLFY.com — SpaceX in Acadiana: Here are the details from today’s announcement
- finance.yahoo.com — SpaceX unveils $100B Louisiana Starbase that will dwarf South Texas site
- spacenews.com — SpaceX to develop Starship launch site in Louisiana
- thenextweb.com — SpaceX is spending $100bn on a second Starbase, on an old Exxon site in Louisiana
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