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SpaceX has confirmed plans to develop "Starbase Louisiana," a $100 billion spaceport in Vermilion Parish near Pecan Island. Construction is expected to commence in 2027, with an inaugural launch projected for 2029.

Elon Musk, Founder and CEO of SpaceX, stated:
_"We’re preparing to build a spaceport that, until now, has only existed in science fiction. SpaceX was founded to bring about a future where humans are out exploring amongst the stars, which will only be possible when we make going to space as routine as flying on an airplane."_

During an April visit to the Boca Chica facility in South Texas with a SpaceX meteorologist, company leadership outlined plans to launch up to 1,000 Starships annually from multiple sites. The operational goal is a rapid one-hour cycle from launch through booster recovery to the next vehicle’s liftoff.

While initial renderings depict 10 launch and testing towers, Musk noted the site could ultimately support up to 12.