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Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:19 am to RaginCajunz
Like it so far. Better than expected.
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:20 am to RaginCajunz
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Catholic Priest in cajun country. They did their homework
He’s the priest from St Mary Magdalen in Abbeville where the press conference is.
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:22 am to CheesyF
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:23 am to stout
that looks incredible
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:23 am to barbapapa
How Landry says "Elon" is kinda funny not gonna lie
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:24 am to barbapapa
Sick 10 minute introductory video with music.
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:26 am to barbapapa
- The campus will become the largest spaceport in the world, with capacity to support thousands of launches annually.
- At full buildout, the site is expected to include five launch complexes with two launch pads each, along with propellant farms, a propellant production facility, and employee housing.
- Construction beginning by the end of 2027 with initial operations expected to come online in 2030.
- As part of the state’s incentive agreement, SpaceX will make a $25 million charitable donation to the Community Foundation of Acadiana
$100 billion+ Investment
3,000+ Direct new jobs over the next 10 years
8,100+ Indirect new jobs approximately
$92,600 Average annual salary
34,516 Construction jobs at peak construction
LINK
- At full buildout, the site is expected to include five launch complexes with two launch pads each, along with propellant farms, a propellant production facility, and employee housing.
- Construction beginning by the end of 2027 with initial operations expected to come online in 2030.
- As part of the state’s incentive agreement, SpaceX will make a $25 million charitable donation to the Community Foundation of Acadiana
$100 billion+ Investment
3,000+ Direct new jobs over the next 10 years
8,100+ Indirect new jobs approximately
$92,600 Average annual salary
34,516 Construction jobs at peak construction
LINK
This post was edited on 8/25/26 at 11:31 am
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:26 am to LSUneaux
Pretty good speech so far. Not what I expected.
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:27 am to white perch
ONE HUNDRED BILLION DOLLARS!
This is bigger than The Optigrab.
This is bigger than The Optigrab.
This post was edited on 8/25/26 at 11:30 am
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:27 am to GeorgeReymond
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$100 billion+ Investment
3,000+ Direct new jobs over the next 10 years
8,100+ Indirect new jobs approximately
$92,600 Average annual salary
34,516 Construction jobs at peak construction
Very massive for the state.
And this is just the beginning in the gulf coast for SpaceX.
Within their vision, they plan on having multiple launch pads all over the place
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:31 am to Fun Bunch
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:33 am to stout
I wonder if the NSF YouTube channel will set up shop in South Louisiana now?
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:33 am to stout
If Landry gets us on a path to getting rid of state income tax I will build a statue in his honor on my front lawn
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:35 am to B747Tiger
Any word on Vermilion Corp hunting leases
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:41 am to Mac
This is freaking awesome, can't wait to drive down to see starship launches! We can even tailgate out there!
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:42 am to Mac
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Any word on Vermilion Corp hunting leases
Landry taking them all over and will be used to entertain his supporters.
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:42 am to BrianKellysRealtor
Just FYI, these jobs have to go to Americans
Allegedly, out of 15K or so employees, they have under 50 H1Bs
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Because of federal ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and export control laws governing rocket and defense technology, the vast majority of SpaceX employees must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders).
Allegedly, out of 15K or so employees, they have under 50 H1Bs
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:44 am to stout
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:45 am to stout
hope this doesnt scare off the ducks.
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