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T+339: Starbase Louisiana, the Falcon Fade, and the Next Wave of Launch Vehicles

Main Engine Cut Off by Dot First, LLC

Aug 28, 202600:35:57Science & Medicine

SpaceX officially announced Starbase Louisiana, and I break down why the site fits Starship’s launch, landing, and orbital architecture so perfectly. I also look at the transition from Falcon to Starship, and the new lau...

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