# SpaceX transition from Falcon to Starship rockets > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spacex-transition-from-falcon-to-starship-rockets > Updated: 2026-08-31T08:20:03.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2. SpaceX is transitioning its launch strategy to prioritize the Starship rocket system over its existing Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy fleet. CEO Elon Musk indicated that once Starship achieves a reliable launch frequency of several times per week, engineering and production resources will be reallocated to enable a goal of multiple launches per day. This transition involves a gradual phase-out of the Falcon program. While most commercial Falcon 9 missions could cease by 2028, NASA-contracted missions to the International Space Station may continue until at least 2030. Recent operations include the successful deployment of Starlink V2 Mini satellites and the recovery of a Starship upper stage from the Indian Ocean to gather data on thermal shielding and structural integrity. To support the Starship program, SpaceX plans a $100 billion investment to construct a second, larger spaceport in Louisiana at a former Exxon site. This facility, located in Vermilion Parish, is intended to support heavy-lift capabilities for interplanetary missions. Construction could begin as early as late 2027, with initial operations potentially starting in 2030. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: SpaceX to phase out Falcon 9 as Starship development accelerates SpaceX plans to phase out the Falcon 9 rocket in favor of the Starship system and is investing $100 billion in a new Louisiana spaceport to support future interplanetary missions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spacex-to-phase-out-falcon-9-as-starship-development-accelerates ### 2026-08-24: SpaceX to phase out Falcon rockets in favor of Starship SpaceX plans to phase out Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets in favor of Starship once the new system achieves high-frequency, reliable orbital flights. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spacex-recovers-starship-spacecraft-after-24-day-ocean-mission --- Cite as: SpaceX transition from Falcon to Starship rockets. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spacex-transition-from-falcon-to-starship-rockets