SpaceX Achieves 400th Falcon 9 Launch

SpaceX recently celebrated its 400th Falcon 9 launch, successfully deploying 20 Starlink satellites, and achieved a record 16 launches in November alone. The company has set a new annual record of 136 launches, surpassing its previous total of 92 from last year, thanks in large part to its efficient booster reuse strategy. In addition to Falcon 9, SpaceX is also making strides with its Starship program, completing multiple successful test flights, including mid-air booster captures, and is aiming for an ambitious increase in launch frequency, potentially reaching 400 launches in the next four years. The U.S. FAA has approved a significant rise in SpaceX's launch cadence, allowing for up to 25 launches per year. SpaceX's dominance is evident as it accounted for 63% of all space launches in Q3 2024, launching 362 metric tons of payload, which is 85.7% of the global total for that quarter. As the company continues to innovate and expand its operations, it is reshaping the commercial space sector and bolstering the growing space economy.