SpaceX to build second $100B Starbase in Louisiana

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SpaceX plans to construct a second Starbase spaceport in Louisiana with an estimated cost of $100 billion. The company says construction will begin in 2027, and a Starship rocket could take flight as soon as 2029.

WHO: SpaceX

WHAT: SpaceX announced plans for a second $100B Starbase spaceport in Louisiana.

WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 2:26 PM ET

WHERE: Louisiana

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 invest $100B in Louisiana spaceport · Aug 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET

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