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SpaceX turns away Falcon 9 customers as seats fill
Original: SpaceX is turning away customers for the rocket that flew most of 2025’s trips to orbit, and some are paying extra for the last seats
SpaceX is reportedly declining new customers for its Falcon 9 rocket, which flew the majority of 2025's orbital launches, while some satellite operators are paying premiums to secure remaining launch slots. The situation underscores growing demand for rides to orbit and tightening capacity on the workhorse rocket as SpaceX prioritizes its own schedule and Starlink missions.
Why now: Scarcity of launch slots on the world's dominant rocket is forcing customers to compete for remaining capacity.
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