Falcon 9 is a two-stage orbital launch vehicle designed and manufactured by SpaceX, an American aerospace company founded by Elon Musk. The rocket is primarily used to transport satellites, cargo, and crew to various destinations, including low Earth orbit (LEO) and beyond. The name “Falcon” is inspired by the Millennium Falcon from the Star Wars franchise, while the “9” refers to the nine engines installed on the first stage of the rocket. Falcon 9 is noteworthy for its reusability; the first stage can return to Earth and land vertically after launch, allowing it to be refurbished and reused for multiple flights, which significantly reduces the cost of accessing space. The vehicle has successfully launched numerous missions since its first flight in 2010, including resupply missions to the International Space Station and crewed flights under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Falcon 9 has established itself as one of the most reliable launch systems in the industry.
SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket, delivering over 20 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The mission included 13 satellites with direct-to-cell technology, enhancing global internet connectivity. It marked the 17th…