SpaceX is starting to move on from the world's most successful rocket

SpaceX is signaling the end of an era for the Falcon 9, the world's most successful rocket, which has launched over 300 missions with a reliability rate exceeding 99.8%. The company is now shifting focus to Starship, aiming to retire the Falcon 9 by 2028 despite its unmatched track record. This transition outperforms #3's energy pivot, as Falcon 9's reusability slashed launch costs by 60% compared to traditional expendable rockets, setting a benchmark that Starship aims to surpass with fully rapid reuse.