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Could Louisiana 'Cajunize' the space industry?

The Current | Lafayette

Jul 21, 2026

State Sen. Bob Hensgens is bullish about what SpaceX could do for Vermilion Parish. The Vermilion Parish senator wants to see it "Cajunized" like the mid-20th century oil boom that…

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Could Louisiana 'Cajunize' the space industry?

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