SpaceX plans new $100 billion Starship launch site in Louisiana
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SpaceX, Elon Musk, Jeff Landry (Governor of Louisiana)
Pecan Island, Louisiana, USA
August 25, 2026
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SpaceX plans to build a new launch facility for its Starship rocket in Pecan Island, Louisiana. The project is valued at $100 billion and aims to increase launch frequency.
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