NASA Certifies SpaceX Falcon 9 For Highest-Priority Missions

Credit: Falcon 9: SpaceX
CAPE CANAVERAL—NASA now considers the SpaceX Falcon 9 to be a Category 3 launch vehicle, suitable for flying its most expensive and critical spacecraft. “Category 3 certification is a major achievement for the Falcon 9 team and represents another key milestone in our close partnership with NASA. We...

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