From the article lead:
>NASA has certified SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to launch the agency’s most important science missions, giving the agency new options that could result in lower costs.
NASA sees reducing launch cost as a top scientific priority. The mission of Starship is to do the same.
https://spacenews.com/nasa-certifies-falcon-9-for-highest-pr...
From the article lead: >NASA has certified SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to launch the agency’s most important science missions, giving the agency new options that could result in lower costs.
NASA sees reducing launch cost as a top scientific priority. The mission of Starship is to do the same.