SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana
Ragin’ Cajun SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana A Louisiana launch site would offer several significant advantages. Eric Berger – Aug 3, 2026 10:41 am | 91 Starship climbs away from Starbase, Texas, after liftoff at 5:30 pm local time Friday. Credit: SpaceX Starship climbs away from Starbase, Texas, after liftoff at 5:30 pm local time Friday.
- ▪Ragin’ Cajun SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana A Louisiana launch site would offer several significant advantages.
- ▪Eric Berger – Aug 3, 2026 10:41 am | 91 Starship climbs away from Starbase, Texas, after liftoff at 5:30 pm local time Friday.
- ▪Credit: SpaceX Starship climbs away from Starbase, Texas, after liftoff at 5:30 pm local time Friday.
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Ragin’ Cajun SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana A Louisiana launch site would offer several significant advantages. Eric Berger – Aug 3, 2026 10:41 am | 91 Starship climbs away from Starbase, Texas, after liftoff at 5:30 pm local time Friday. Credit: SpaceX Starship climbs away from Starbase, Texas, after liftoff at 5:30 pm local time Friday. Credit: SpaceX Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav SpaceX and the state of Louisiana are close to finalizing a deal for the launch company to acquire about 130,000 acres along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
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