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SpaceX Conducts Starfall Cargo Test, Lands Next AST SpaceMobile Launch

SpaceX launched the first test flight of its Starfall reentry capsule on June 23 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The disk-shaped spacecraft is designed to return cargo and research from low-Earth orbit. AST SpaceMobile has also selected SpaceX for its next satellite launch.

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SpaceX successfully launched the Starfall demo mission and secured a new launch contract with AST SpaceMobile.

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  1. SpaceX Launches Starfall Cargo Reentry Capsule Demo

    SpaceX launched the first test flight of its Starfall reentry capsule on June 23 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The disk-shaped spacecraft is designed to return cargo and research from low-Earth orbit. AST SpaceMobile has also selected SpaceX for its next satellite launch.

    What's confirmed:

    • SpaceX launched the Starfall Demo mission on Tuesday, June 23, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
    • The Starfall spacecraft is a reentry capsule designed to return cargo from low-Earth orbit.
    • AST SpaceMobile has contracted SpaceX for its next satellite launch.
    • The Starfall vehicle is described as disk-shaped.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The mission aims to provide a cheaper method of cargo return using a hockey puck-shaped capsule and parachute landing.
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