Falcon Heavy

SpaceX Bets $100 Billion on a Louisiana Starbase — With Construction Set for 2027

SpaceX plans to invest $100 billion in a new spaceport in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, with construction beginning in 2027 and Starship launches targeted for 2029. This ambitious project hinges on the successful development and reusability of the Starship rocket, which has yet to achieve full booster and upper stage recovery on a single flight. The new facility is crucial for scaling SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet business and future AI-focused constellations.