A two-stage orbital launch vehicle built by SpaceX, notable as the first orbital-class rocket capable of routine reflight, landing its first stage for reuse rather than discarding it after every launch.
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Spacecraft TypeReusable orbital launch vehicle 2 Launch DateDate of its first flight. Manufacturer StatusOperational; the most frequently launched orbital rocket family in the world as of the mid-2020s. 2 Status
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Source Encyclopedia Astronautica
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Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.
Sources
1. Falcon 9 (Wikipedia)
- With 687 successful flights, Falcon 9 has seen the most launches among active launch vehicles
- In Group: SpaceX Reusable Launch Vehicles, lead sentence: partially reusable, two-stage-to-orbit, medium-lift launch vehicle
View the Source2. Encyclopedia Astronautica
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