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SpaceX pulls back on Falcon 9 launches
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: BY RICHARD TRIBOUOrlando Sentinel , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 29, 2026
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Key points : SpaceX has slowed its pace of Falcon 9 launches. This change follows a record year of launches, with 109 taking place.
From Orlando, Fla.: SpaceX has slowed its pace of Falcon 9 launches. The company had been launching missions at a frenetic pace, primarily dedicated to its Starlink internet constellation.
This change follows a record year of launches, with 109 taking place. Further details about the reduction in launches are available from the source.
The previous launch pace had been a key factor in a record number of launches, driven by SpaceX's activity.
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Published: August 29, 2026 ·
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