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“Falcon 9 Ushered in the Modern Space Economy – Retiring It Could Leave the Industry Vulnerable”

Posted on October 28, 2026 (October 28, 2026) by U-M Space Institute

Dr. Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, an associate research scientist at University of Michigan Climate and Space, wrote a piece for The Conversation titled “Falcon 9 ushered in the modern space economy – retiring it could leave the industry vulnerable.” | October 28, 2026

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