Musk Targets First Starbase Louisiana Launch in 2029, Expands Capacity
SpaceX plans its first Starbase Louisiana launch in 2029, after construction begins in 2027 and the first Starship launch is scheduled for the new site. The company also says it has 17 Starship launch pads under development, potentially enabling 15,000+ launches per year. Musk ties the effort to large-scale solar, AI compute, humanoid robots, and Moon mass-driver ideas.