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SpaceX Builds Mega Launch Site in Louisiana | Lafayette Louisiana News
SpaceX is pouring $100 billion into Louisiana’s Vermilion Parish to build the world’s largest launch site near Pecan Island, targeting 10,000 high-paying jobs and thousands of acres of coastal marshland restoration—all set for operation by 2029. The deal, sealed after a February phone call, promises economic revival for Acadiana while SpaceX leverages its rocket expertise in a prime location. Local universities are preparing skilled workers, and real estate is already booming as investors rush in—this isn’t just about launches; it’s reshaping the region’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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