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SpaceX launches Starfall capsule on Falcon 9's 29th flight
SpaceX successfully launched the Starfall Demo mission, debuting a new uncrewed, disk-shaped reentry capsule distinct from traditional Dragon designs. The Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral using a booster on its 29th flight, previously supporting missions like Crew-6 and 23 Starlink launches. Starfall measures about 10 feet wide and 2.5 feet tall, designed to return up to 1,000 kg of cargo from low Earth orbit, focusing on orbital manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and optical materials. The capsule will perform a parachute splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the U.S. West
- Falcon 9 used a booster on its 29th flight
- Starfall can return up to 1,000 kg from low Earth orbit
🔎 Why it matters: Falcon 9's 29th flight with Starfall introduces a new disk-shaped reusable cargo vehicle aimed at advanced orbital manufacturing.
📈 Upside: Starfall provides a low-cost, mass-produced vehicle for returning specialized cargo.
📉 Risk: The mission keeps details confidential, limiting full assessment of operational performance.
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