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Who else flew on Falcon 9?
The Falcon 9 rocket carried 32 payloads, with Starfall listed openly alongside paying customers. This is common practice for SpaceX, which frequently uses its own launch services for internal projects, research, or to test new technologies. It allows them to develop new capabilities while also generating revenue from commercial clients.
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