SpaceX to discontinue Falcon 9 after Starship reaches regular flight
SpaceX intends to retire its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets once the Starship system is flying reliably on a regular basis. The Falcon 9 has launched nearly 700 times and pioneered booster reuse, but Musk says shifting production to Starship makes sense. The transition could begin around 2028, with some Falcon 9 missions continuing for NASA's ISS crew and cargo needs.
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