SpaceX is starting to move on from the world’s most successful rocket
SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch frequency is decreasing as the company shifts focus to its Starship rocket, with 165 launches last year and a planned 140-145 in 2026. The decline is due to the transition of launch sites to accommodate Starship flights.
SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 rocket is launching less frequently as the company prioritizes its Starship program. In 2025, SpaceX conducted 165 Falcon 9 launches, down from a increasing trend in previous years. SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell stated the company plans 'maybe 140, 145-ish' Falcon launches in 2026. The decrease is attributed to the transition of launch sites, with Launch Complex-39A at Kennedy Space Center being repurposed for Starship launches. SpaceX is also retiring one of its Florida-based landing platforms to support Starship operations. The company's focus is shifting towards Starship, enabling missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as next-gen Starlink.
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