SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana
SpaceX is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana for future Starship launch operations. The site, known as Pecan Island, was made available following a legal settlement regarding environmental pollution.
Why it matters
Expanding launch sites is critical for SpaceX's goal of increasing flight cadence, though the project faces scrutiny regarding environmental impact and coastal preservation.
Ragin’ Cajun SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana A Louisiana launch site would offer several significant advantages.
71 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.
There have been persistent rumors about such an agreement for months, but now The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate reports that Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is expected to announce the agreement later this month.
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