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Fewer Space Coast launches in store as SpaceX pulls back on Falcon 9
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk By Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The record launch pace was fueled by SpaceX's frenetic pace of missions, but the company is now pulling back on its Falcon 9 launches. A total of 109 launches took place, with SpaceX being a key driver of this activity.
From Orlando, Fla.: SpaceX's launch pace is expected to slow down, resulting in fewer launches on the Space Coast. The company's missions for its Starlink internet constellation drove a record number of launches last year.
A total of 109 launches took place, with SpaceX being a key driver of this activity. Further details about the slowdown and its impact are available from the source.
The record launch pace was fueled by SpaceX's frenetic pace of missions, but the company is now pulling back on its Falcon 9 launches.
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Category: business Published: August 26, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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