The US Space Exploration Technology Corporation announced on the 25th that it plans to invest 100 billion US dollars to build a new “Starship” launch site in the US state of Louisiana. Once completed, the base will become the company's fourth and largest launch site in the US. Construction of the base is expected to begin in 2027, with the first launch as early as 2029. The Louisiana Department of Economic Development said the project is expected to propel Louisiana to become a next-generation global hub for the aerospace industry.

The US Space Exploration Technology Corporation announced on the 25th that it plans to invest 100 billion US dollars to build a new “Starship” launch site in the US state of Louisiana. Once completed, the base will become the company's fourth and largest launch site in the US. Construction of the base is expected to begin in 2027, with the first launch as early as 2029. The Louisiana Department of Economic Development said the project is expected to propel Louisiana to become a next-generation global hub for the aerospace industry.