SpaceX will build a second, $100B ‘Starbase’ spaceport in Louisiana

SpaceX says it will build a second Starbase spaceport in Louisiana, with construction expected to begin in 2027. The company says a Starship rocket could launch from the new site as soon as 2029.

A Louisiana spaceport would give SpaceX more launch capacity and geographic flexibility as Starship testing and operations scale up. The plan underscores a broader shift toward industrialized space infrastructure, but timelines will likely depend on permitting, environmental reviews, and local support.