Starbase, LA
A spaceport on the Louisiana Gulf Coast enabling a multiplanetary future Watch Now Join Us
At the forefront of space
We launch the majority of the world’s useful mass to space. Once Starship is operational, that lead will increase exponentially, maintaining America’s position at the forefront of space and accelerating national priorities. Learn More Starship Docuseries
Spaceport of the future
Starbase, Louisiana will be built to support thousands of Starship flights a year. This self-sustaining spaceport will have propellant production, power generation, deep-water shipping capabilities, vehicle processing facilities, and an airport.
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Building a new space coast
We’re committed to investing at least $100 billion and creating more than 3,000 new jobs at Starbase, Louisana hiring heavily from nearby communities and utilizing Louisiana workers’ extensive experience of building complex infrastructure in their unique environment. Find Your Future Environment
Protecting and restoring
Louisiana’s coast is disappearing at one of the fastest rates in the country. We’re working with state and federal agencies, landowners, and conservation groups to protect shoreline, restore wetlands, and support the wildlife and recreation that depend on them.
Restoring the shoreline
In Vermilion Parish, the shoreline is eroding between 3.3 and 23 feet per year. We’re partnering with state and federal agencies to expand Louisiana’s Coastal Master Plan and Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act projects, including Gulf shoreline protection breakwaters designed to reduce wave energy and slow loss along the Gulf edge.
Rebuilding the marshlands
In Vermilion Parish, the shoreline is eroding between 3.3 and 23 feet per year. We’re working with state and federal agencies, regional organiziations, and the community to expand Louisiana’s Coastal Master Plan and Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act projects, including Gulf shoreline protection breakwaters designed to reduce wave energy and slow loss along the Gulf edge.
Preserving coastal wildlife
Pecan Island and nearby wetlands are high-value habitat for migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, and other coastal wildlife. SpaceX is not developing the full footprint of the land and will preserve wetlands and wildlife habitat. At existing launch sites, waterfowl and other birds continue to use nearby habitat during operations. Working with wildlife agencies, landowners, and conservation groups, SpaceX will support monitoring and management so this habitat stays productive and hunting, fishing, birding, and other recreational activities that are part of this coast’s culture can continue.
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