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SpaceX to Build Largest Spaceport in Louisiana | Lafayette Louisiana News
SpaceX is pouring $100 billion into Louisiana to build the world’s largest spaceport in Vermilion Parish, set to launch by 2030 and create thousands of jobs — a historic economic leap for Acadiana. Governor and local leaders hail it as transformative, with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette ready to train the workforce. While environmental and coastal restoration plans remain sketchy, SpaceX promises to preserve wildlife and recreation. The deal also includes a $25 million charitable donation to the Community Foundation of Acadiana, marking a bold new chapter for Louisiana’s future in…
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