importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-25T18:26:55Z

SpaceX Announces $100 Billion Starbase Expansion in Louisiana

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SpaceX is investing $100 billion to build a second Starbase spaceport in Louisiana, with construction starting in 2027 and initial operations expected by 2030. The project aims to support Starship launches for Starlink and AI satellite networks while creating 3,000 direct jobs and addressing environmental concerns.

The company says it will start construction in 2027 and that a Starship rocket could take flight as soon as 2029.

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