https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-unveils-starbase-launch-site-in-louisiana-moves-up-orbital-data-center-launch-timelineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-unveils-starbase-launch-site-in-louisiana-moves-up-orbital-data-center-launch-timelinehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-unveils-starbase-launch-site-in-louisiana-moves-up-orbital-data-center-launch-timeline#u49252Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:57:14 +0000SpaceX 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 mattersThe 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 prov