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Falcon 9 Q1 2026 cadence dominated by Starlink missions

April 4, 2026Jack Kuhr

Jack Kuhr quantifies Falcon 9 launch mix in Q1, arguing Starlink now drives cadence while dedicated commercial missions are rare, which reshapes how builders think about launch demand and market access.

SpaceX flew 40 Falcon 9 missions in Q1, up from 36 in Q1 2025.
83% were Starlink-dedicated, higher than historical average.
Only 1 dedicated commercial launch. Industry <3 rideshare. Dedicated missions, not so much.
Jack Kuhr
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