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SpaceX’s $100B Spaceport Hits Louisiana | Lafayette Louisiana News
SpaceX is pouring $100 billion into Louisiana’s Vermilion Parish to build the world’s largest launch facility, targeting thousands of annual launches and sparking a massive economic boom. The project promises 3,000 direct high-paying jobs averaging $92K annually—nearly double the local average—and over 8,000 indirect roles, creating more than 11,000 new opportunities across Acadiana. Local leaders see it as a game-changer for housing, commerce, and infrastructure, while UL Lafayette prepares to train the next generation of aerospace talent. The development could also accelerate the I-49…
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