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Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 Musk's rocket firm SpaceX to build $100bn launch facility

It will be the firm's biggest site yet and aims to send rockets to space in 2029.
- SpaceX will build its largest launch site in Louisiana, named Starbase. - The $100 billion project will cover 125,000 acres and create over 3,000 jobs directly. - The average wage at the facility is expected to be 192% higher than the regional average salary. - The new base will support thousands of Starship flights per year, with missions launching to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. - Construction on the project is set to start next year, with the first Starship flight from Louisiana planned for 2029.