SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Retirement Announced

• SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, with nearly 700 launches, is set to retire in 2028.
• The Falcon 9 is the world's second-most-flown rocket, after Russia's Soyuz.
• The retirement could potentially lead to a launch crisis, according to Scientific American.
• The rocket has achieved more than 650 successful landings.
• The decision is based on the rocket's extensive service and the need for newer technology.