Market Chatter: SpaceX Falcon 9 Phase Out Drives Scramble for Rocket Launch Capacity

04:48 AM EDT, 09/22/2026 (MT Newswires) -- SpaceX's (SPCX) planned phase out of its Falcon 9 rocket is tightening launch capacity as satellite and spacecraft operators scramble to secure rides to orbit, with rival launch vehicles still years away from scaling up, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. SpaceX has halted selling missions where several companies share space on a Falcon 9, leaving some firms without flights on the rocket after 2028, according to the publication. The space and satellite giant is winding down Falcon 9 to focus on its new Starship vehicle, the WSJ reported. SpaceX didn't immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)