SpaceX to invest $100B in Louisiana spaceport

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SpaceX says it will invest $100 billion to build a spaceport at “Starbase, Louisiana,” aiming to launch thousands of rockets from the site. The company says construction is set to start in 2027.

WHO: SpaceX

WHAT: SpaceX announced a $100 billion investment to build a spaceport at Starbase, Louisiana, with construction planned to begin in 2027.

WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 2:55 PM ET

WHERE: Starbase, Louisiana, USA

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

SpaceX plans up to $100B investment in Louisiana spaceport · Aug 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
SpaceX to build second $100B Starbase in Louisiana · Aug 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET

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