SpaceX accelerates transition to Starship, will gradually stop accepting Falcon 9 commercial orders after 2028

According to sources familiar with the matter, SpaceX has begun declining exclusive commercial launch orders for Falcon 9 after 2028 and has paused accepting new reservations for the Falcon 9 Rideshare program to accelerate the transition to Starship.

Additionally, SpaceX has stopped producing certain non-reusable components for the Falcon series, but is still expected to continue using Falcon 9 for launch missions for the U.S. Department of Defense and NASA. Sources said that if Starship’s subsequent development progresses slower than expected, relevant plans may still be adjusted. (Bloomberg)