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SpaceX's Most-Flown Falcon Booster Launches on Record 33rd Flight
A SpaceX Falcon 9 first-stage booster has made history by completing its 33rd successful flight, shattering its own record for reusability. The achievement validates SpaceX's engineering approach and rewrites the economics of access to space.
Key Takeaways
- Falcon 9 booster B1062 completes record 33rd successful flight and landing
- At 33 flights, amortized first-stage hardware cost drops below $1 million per mission
- Overall Falcon 9 mission success rate exceeds 99% across 400+ launches
- Achievement widens SpaceX's lead over competitors in operational reusability
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