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Falcon 9

Falcon 9 is a partially reusable, two-stage-to-orbit medium-lift launch vehicle designed and manufactured by SpaceX. It is the first orbital-class rocket capable of reflight.

Manufacturer: SpaceX
First flight: June 4, 2010
Status: Active

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Manufacturer: SpaceX
First flight: June 4, 2010
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Falcon Heavy, briefly

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The history of SpaceX

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SpaceX milestones, in order

A concise, chronological look at the milestones that turned a small California startup into the busiest launch provider in the world.

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Starlink, explained

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