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SpaceX Reaches 700th Falcon 9 Launch Milestone

October 31, 2026

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Key Takeaways

SpaceX launched its 700th Falcon 9 rocket.
The Starlink 15-18 mission added 27 satellites to orbit.
Falcon 9 first stage booster landed on a droneship.
SpaceX is winding down Falcon 9 operations for Starship.

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Strategic Implications

This milestone may signal the beginning of the end for the Falcon 9 program as SpaceX shifts focus to Starship, which could significantly impact the launch market and indicate a new era in space technology, suggesting a major change in the company's launch strategy.

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What Happened

Milestone Marks Shift Towards Starship Program

SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its 700th Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Starlink 15-18 mission into orbit. The mission added 27 broadband internet satellites to the company’s low Earth orbit constellation. The Falcon 9 first stage booster successfully landed on a droneship, marking the 231st landing on this vessel. As SpaceX winds down its Falcon 9 operations, the company is preparing to ramp up its Starship program, with plans to launch orbital Starship missions on a regular basis starting in 2027, as reported by Spaceflight Now.

Source | Originally Published: October 30, 2026

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