# SpaceX's Louisiana Star Base Sparks Local Concerns

> SpaceX's new Louisiana facility raises alarms for nearby residents
- Title: SpaceX's Louisiana Star Base Sparks Local Concerns · NPR
- Summary: SpaceX's new Louisiana facility raises alarms for nearby residents Residents fear SpaceX's Star Base could disrupt local communities
- Keywords: spacex, louisiana, star base, musk, starbase, residents, space exploration, new mexico, news, SpaceX's, Star, Base
- Source: NPR — https://npr.org/2026/09/20/nx-s1-5974180/spacex-musk-landry-louisiana-ndas
- Published: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: spacex, louisiana, star base, musk, starbase, residents, space exploration, new mexico, news
## Star Base plans
SpaceX plans a new facility in Louisiana called Star Base.

> SpaceX has big plans for a new Louisiana 'Star Base,' worrying some near there
## Local worries
Residents near the site express concerns about potential disruptions.
## Musk's role
Elon Musk, SpaceX's CEO, is involved in the project's development.
## Location details
The site is in Louisiana, near the Gulf Coast region.
## Project timeline
Construction began in early 2026 with plans for completion by 2027.
## Key takeaway

Residents fear SpaceX's Star Base could disrupt local communities