New SpaceX site in Louisiana concerns some residents

NPR | By Drew Hawkins

Published September 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM CDT

Residents in Louisiana near SpaceX's next launch site are concerned about the project's impact on the environment and say they were kept in dark about the deal.

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