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SpaceX launches its 1st 'Starfall' reentry capsule in early morning Falcon 9 liftoff

SpaceX launched the first Starfall reentry capsule on June 23. The mission serves as a demonstration for in-space manufacturing and orbital cargo delivery. The launch occurred Tuesday morning from Florida.

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The Starfall demo mission has transitioned from a planned launch to an active mission.

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  1. SpaceX Launches First Starfall Reentry Capsule

    SpaceX launched the first Starfall reentry capsule on June 23. The mission serves as a demonstration for in-space manufacturing and orbital cargo delivery. The launch occurred Tuesday morning from Florida.

    What's confirmed:

    • SpaceX launched its first Starfall reentry capsule on June 23.
    • The Starfall mission is a reentry capsule demonstration.
    • The launch took place Tuesday morning from Florida.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Starfall mission aims to provide an advantage in global cargo delivery from orbit.
    • The mission is focused on in-space manufacturing.
    • The capsule was launched via a Falcon 9 rocket.
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