The Conversation·2026-10-28 20:23· 5 d agoFeaturedRecommendation86.96

Falcon 9 ushered in the modern space economy – retiring it could leave the industry vulnerable

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has allowed NASA, private companies, universities and nonprofits alike to launch satellites, spacecraft and even astronauts to orbit.

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