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Thousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site
Sunday, September 20, 2026
SpaceX and Louisiana state officials announced a new launch facility representing a $100 billion investment. The facility is expected to conduct thousands of rocket launches. State lawmakers approved regulatory changes to facilitate the project, and negotiation details were covered under nondisclosure agreements.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/20/nx-s1-5974180/spacex-musk-landry-louisiana-ndas