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Re:SpaceX indicates it will manufacture the BFR rocket in Lo... by simonh on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @01:13PM (#16630497)
For now yes, but it looks like SpaceX are considering doing at least some manufacturing in Texas in the long run.

https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-mars-rocket-factory-south-t...

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Re:SpaceX indicates it will manufacture the BFR rocket in Lo... by stetrain on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @01:37PM (#16630726)
Yep, I think it makes sense to do initial development close to their main engineering workforce, but later final assembly and refurbishment could happen closer to the launch sites.
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