Vermilion Parish residents to learn if SpaceX will build launch pad near Pecan Island @WBRZ

Vermilion Parish residents to learn if SpaceX will build launch pad near Pecan Island @WBRZ

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Vermilion Parish residents will find out Tuesday if billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX will build its next launch pad around Pecan Island.

First aired 8/24/2026

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Vermilion Parish residents to learn if SpaceX will build launch pad near Pecan Island