Louisiana's new orbital launch site is go for ascent. Starbase Louisiana brings orbital-class launch infrastructure to the Gulf Coast.
A new orbital launch facility under development on the Gulf Coast. Low latitude, open-ocean downrange, and a growing aerospace workforce pipeline.
Closer to the equator means greater Earth-rotation assist — more payload to orbit per pound of fuel. Every degree south matters.
1,200 km of open Gulf of Mexico downrange. No population overflight constraints on the primary azimuth. Clear range, every time.
Direct rail, interstate, and deepwater port access for oversized launch hardware transport. The logistics chain is already in place.
Backed by state-level commercial space incentives and a growing aerospace workforce pipeline. Louisiana goes orbital.
Every launch is a sequence. Every second is accounted for. Here's the flight plan from ignition to payload deployment.
| Timestamp | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| T−00:00:10 |
Ignition & Liftoff
Engine ignition sequence initiated. Full thrust confirmed on all engines. Pad release. Vehicle clears the tower.
|
Sequence Live |
| T+00:01:12 |
Max-Q & Throttle Bucket
Vehicle passes through maximum aerodynamic pressure. Engines throttle to maintain structural load limits.
|
Planned |
| T+00:02:30 |
MECO & Stage Separation
Main engine cutoff. Stage separation confirmed. Second stage ignition — 80 km downrange, ascending through the mesosphere.
|
Planned |
| T+00:08:45 |
Payload Fairing Deploy
Fairing jettison confirmed. Vehicle is above the sensible atmosphere. Payload exposed for orbital insertion.
|
Planned |
| T+00:14:20 |
Orbital Insertion
Second engine cutoff (SECO-1). Circularization burn confirmed. Stable low Earth orbit — payload deployment initiated.
|
Planned |
A launch site where the Atchafalaya meets the Gulf. Low latitude, open-ocean downrange, and a growing aerospace workforce pipeline.
Closer to the equator means greater Earth-rotation assist — more payload to orbit per pound of fuel.
1,200 km of open Gulf water downrange. No population overflight constraints on the primary azimuth.
Direct rail, interstate, and deepwater port access for oversized launch hardware transport.
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