Falcon 9 is a reusable space launch vehicle developed by SpaceX, used for commercial, scientific, and resupply missions since 2010. It is distinguished by the reusability of its first stage, significantly reducing launch costs. In 2026, SpaceX exceeded 100 annual launches with this model, including a booster that completed its 37th flight on August 25. August 25, 2026 also marked the final Falcon 9 launch from Florida, with Starlink missions now entrusted to Starship on the West Coast.
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SpaceX to phase out Falcon 9 by 2028 as Starship ramps up
SpaceX confirms the planned end of Falcon 9: once Starship is operational at high frequency, the historic launcher will be gradually phased out. The transition is already underway, with flight bookings halted after 2028. August 29, 2026
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NASA captures crater from SpaceX Falcon 9 stage on the Moon
A SpaceX rocket upper stage hit the Moon on August 5, 2026, creating an 18-meter-wide, less than 3-meter-deep crater. NASA’s LRO probe captured the first detailed images between August 11 and 12. August 20, 2026
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