<p>SpaceX's new heavy-lifting rocket may not be able to launch as big a payload as some of its predecessors, but it's much lighter on the wallet.</p>

How does SpaceX Falcon compare to other rockets? © Getty Images

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SpaceX's new heavy-lifting rocket may not be able to launch as big a payload as some of its predecessors, but it's much lighter on the wallet.

How does SpaceX Falcon compare to other rockets?

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