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Yeah that’s why so many of us are upset. If there was another manufacturer that I enjoyed their vehicles as much as Tesla, I wouldn’t care. But I don’t want a Rivian or a ford, I want a Tesla. But they are taking away options.

Starbase Louisiana Week in Review - Issue 1 I'm starting something new! Every week I'll round up the jobs, permits, events, and community news from Starbase Louisiana in one place, plus a spotlight on a local business or event. Here's what happened this week. Permits • Day 33 for @SpaceX's big coastal permit for the road, bridge, and wharf. The state asked for more information on Oct 1. Once it's marked complete, a 25-day public comment period opens. • The FAA comment period on new US spaceport sites closed Oct 26 with well over 240 comments, many from Louisiana. Big Number: 20+ • Elon said on the earnings call that Starbase Louisiana could eventually have 20+ launch towers, up from "more than a dozen" in August. • Overnight, Elon said "10k Starship launches/year is just from Starbase Louisiana." Pecan Island • The UL System Board approved the lease that brings SpaceX to the old Pecan Island School. Jobs • A new Principal Construction Project Engineer role starts at Starbase Texas and moves to Pecan Island in early 2027. • The Sr. Counsel, Real Estate posting came down this week. • There are 8 open Starbase Louisiana roles right now. Apply at spacex.com/careers and search "Pecan Island." Community • SpaceX joined the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce at the Champion's Circle level, the highest membership tier. • @Teslarati featured our Bayou Gumbo Launch, where Starbase Texas fans and Louisiana locals came together over gumbo and zydeco. • Vermilion Parish home sales are the highest since at least 2018. In case you missed it • UL Lafayette is adding an Aerospace Engineering concentration and Space Computing Systems programs starting Fall 2027. • Rocket Farm, a new family-owned RV park planned near Kaplan, is taking reservations from crews working on Starbase Louisiana. It's about 30 miles from the site, with 17 full-hookup spaces and Phase 1 targeted for 2027. therocketfarm.com Local Spotlight • Abbeville's 42nd Giant Omelette Celebration is Nov 7 and 8 in historic downtown. On Sunday afternoon, chefs cook a 5,000-egg omelette in a 12-foot skillet, with Cajun music, arts and crafts, and a kids area all weekend. SpaceX is a sponsor this year! giantomelette.org Luke and Lena cover the Halloween headlines in this week's Haunted Marsh Edition: youtube.com/watch?v=s7i4ISW-… #StarbaseLouisiana

First encounter - turned out to be a family reunion

Starship 40 / Launch Pad 2 / Starbase, Texas - October 7, 2026

They put a German Shepherd in charge of babysitting a group of Doberman puppies…