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Falcon 9’s retirement could expose a fragile space industry
Falcon 9 made space access cheaper and more dependable, serving governments, companies, universities and nonprofits. If the rocket is retired before strong alternatives are ready, the space industry could face higher costs and fewer launch options.
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