Potential Impacts of Possible Space Exploration Coming to Pecan Island

Potential impacts of possible space exploration coming to Pecan Island

A space exploration company is in negotiations to purchase land in southwest Louisiana, but whether it is SpaceX or Blue Origin remains unknown, according to state Sen. Bob Hensgens, who confirmed the talks last week.Vermilion Parish Police Jury President Chad Vallo said, "I was actually told by someone who has a hunting lease that he was not allowed to renew his hunting lease because of the potential of, and he said SpaceX, coming to the area t…

Only on News 15: SpaceX acquiring land near Pecan Island for potential spaceport, realtor says

PECAN ISLAND, La. (NEWS 15) — SpaceX is acquiring a massive tract of marshland near Pecan Island as the aerospace company explores potential sites for future Starship launches and operations, according to a local realtor and the company. Jim Keaty…