SpaceX Reportedly Limits Falcon 9 Commercial Bookings Beyond 2028
SpaceX has reportedly stopped taking commercial Falcon 9 rideshare bookings for launches after 2028, while NASA plans to continue Dragon flights to the ISS through 2030.
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SpaceX has reportedly stopped accepting commercial Falcon 9 rideshare bookings for launches after 2028. The reported booking change comes as company leaders describe a future shift toward Starship.
Key details
- Elon Musk said in August that SpaceX would wind down Falcon operations once Starship could fly reliably several times per week.
- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said on September 28 that SpaceX intends to phase out Falcon and Dragon as it focuses on Starship.
- NASA plans to continue Crew Dragon and cargo Dragon flights to the International Space Station through 2030.
- SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell reportedly projected 140 to 145 Falcon launches in 2026, compared with 165 in 2025.
Why it matters
Falcon 9 currently serves commercial launch customers, while Dragon carries astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station. The reported booking limit and NASA’s plans for Dragon flights through 2030 place the two programs on different timelines as SpaceX shifts its focus toward Starship.
What happens next
SpaceX’s reported transition plans and NASA’s Dragon schedule will shape launch and station transport options in the years ahead. Which upcoming mission are you most interested in following?
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