Falcon 9’s retirement could leave the market up for grabs, as SpaceX finds themselves still in the process of developing and marketing Starship as a worthy successor.
Global Spaceflight2026-10-26 • ⏱️ 3 min read
A New Era for Space Launch? The Coming Falcon 9 Retirement
Falcon 9’s retirement could leave the market up for grabs, as SpaceX finds themselves still in the process of developing and marketing Starship as a worthy successor.
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