Behind closed doors and non-disclosure agreements, Louisiana announced a massive spaceport promising thousands of annual rocket launches in coastal Vermillion Parish. Pushing unproven orbital infrastructure into fragile wetlands threatens local fisheries and ecosystems without public input. Our new editorial breaks down the high-stakes economic risks, environmental degradation, and policy rollbacks surrounding the project. Read the full analysis: https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/will-starbase-louisiana-get-the-backlash-it-deserves #SpaceEnvironment