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This dimension names the agency or company that actually operates and launches a given vehicle, as distinct from who manufactured it. Wikipedia notes that launch vehicles operate "from a launch pad, supported by a launch control center and systems such as vehicle assembly and fueling," all run by the launch operator. Browsing this way groups vehicles flown by the same operator.

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Field Origin Era
2008 1
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1. Wikipedia: Falcon 1
Wikimedia FoundationFalcon 1, lead section
Quote, Falcon 1, lead section
On September 28, 2008, Falcon 1 became the first privately developed fully liquid-fueled launch vehicle to successfully reach orbit.
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