SpaceX wants to build its Mars Starship at Port of L.A. — again

SpaceX created excitement in 2018 when it said it would build its Mars spaceship and rocket at the Port of Los Angeles. Early last year, it changed its mind and moved the work to Texas. Now it wants back in — and officials are poised to grant its wish.

SpaceX created excitement in 2018 when it said it would build its Mars spaceship and rocket at the Port of Los Angeles, striking a deal to lease a swath of Terminal Island for the purpose.Now it wants back in — and officials are poised to grant its wish.

“I’m really excited to see what SpaceX will be able to bring for the future of not only space exploration and technology in Los Angeles, but also to the Port of Los Angeles,” Board of Harbor Commissioners President Jaime Lee said minutes before Thursday’s vote.

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