Science & Space
SpaceX plans $100 billion Louisiana Starship spaceport
SpaceX has announced plans to build a $100 billion launch facility on Louisiana's Gulf coast for its Starship rockets, with construction due to begin next year.
The company said on its website that it plans to invest at least $100 billion in the site and create more than 3,000 jobs.
SpaceX is currently developing Starship at its Texas Starbase.
Update
SpaceX said the Louisiana facility would be used to launch Starship rockets.
The company said it is committing at least $100 billion to the project.
SpaceX said the project would create more than 3,000 new jobs.
Construction at the Gulf coast facility is due to begin next year.
SpaceX is currently developing Starship at its Texas Starbase.
Source note: AFP news report published on 25 August 2026 at 17:43:39 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The supplied information does not state whether the project has received all required approvals.
Source
AFP news report published on .