Pecan Island, 26 August 2026 – SpaceX plans to invest US$100 billion in a Louisiana spaceport designed to support thousands of launches annually, testing demand for infrastructure at unprecedented scale.
The proposed Vermilion Parish site covers about 125,000 acres, with construction expected in 2027 and a first launch targeted by 2029.
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