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SpaceX to Reduce Florida Launches Until Starship Arrives
WHY IT MATTERS
This shift in launch operations may impact the local economy and the satellite industry, which relies on frequent launches from Florida's Space Coast.
What happened
SpaceX, the world's busiest spaceport operator, is significantly cutting the number of launches from Florida. The company will focus on its West Coast launch pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
This change comes as SpaceX prepares for the arrival of its Starship. The Falcon 9 rocket, which has been launching batches of satellites for the company's Starlink network, will see a reduction in flights.
The exact number of launches is not specified in the source.
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PRIMARY SOURCES
The world's busiest spaceport is about to get a lot quieter, at least for now
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