SpaceX plans a launch site in Louisiana on 53,000 hectares
SpaceX is negotiating the purchase of 53,000 hectares in Louisiana for a new launch site.
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The fact
Governor Jeff Landry is set to announce the project Tuesday in Abbeville, in partnership with ExxonMobil.
This site would bolster U.S. space capabilities amid Chinese and European competition.
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Why it matters
Ce projet pourrait créer des milliers d’emplois locaux et dynamiser l’économie de la Louisiane, tout en réduisant la dépendance des États-Unis aux sites de lancement existants, souvent saturés.