https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbase-louisiana-spacex-announces-enormous-100-billion-starbase-launch-siteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbase-louisiana-spacex-announces-enormous-100-billion-starbase-launch-sitehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbase-louisiana-spacex-announces-enormous-100-billion-starbase-launch-site#u50515Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:25:40 +0000SpaceX and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced plans on 27 August 2026 to build Starbase Louisiana, a $100 billion spaceport in Vermilion Parish. The facility aims to support thousands of flights per year, including more than 30 Starship launches daily. The project includes orbital AI data centers using Nvidia chips to process data in space. Construction is slated for 2027 with the first launch expected in 2029. This investment represents the largest package in the history of the state.Why it mattersThe project relies on the success of the currently unproven Starship spacecraft to achieve https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbase-louisiana-spacex-announces-enormous-100-billion-starbase-launch-sitehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbase-louisiana-spacex-announces-enormous-100-billion-starbase-launch-site#u49305Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:56:06 +0000SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana, dubbed Starbase Louisiana, with 10 launch pads, fuel production, power generation, and an airport. The project aims to support high-frequency rocket launches and thousands of Starship launches per year. Local residents are divided about the project.Why it mattersThis project is a significant investment in the region and could boost local economy. SpaceX is expanding its launch capabilities to support its ambitious plans for space exploration and satellite launches. The Starbase Louisiana project is part of SpaceX's efforts to de