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SpaceX launches reentry capsule demo mission called ‘Starfall’

The mission is the debut of a new reentry capsule developed by SpaceX that weighs about 2,100 kg (4,600 lbs). Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Sp

Publication Date: June 23, 2026·Reading Time: 5 min·Trust 82 / 100·Category: Space
SpaceX launches reentry capsule demo mission called ‘Starfall’
Summary

SpaceX launches reentry capsule demo mission called ‘Starfall’. The mission is the debut of a new reentry capsule developed by SpaceX that weighs about 2,100 kg (4,600 lbs). Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 6:53 a.m. EDT (1053 UTC).

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SpaceX launches reentry capsule demo mission called ‘Starfall’. The mission is the debut of a new reentry capsule developed by SpaceX that weighs about 2,100 kg (4,600 lbs). Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 6:53 a.m. EDT (1053 UTC).

This article was categorized under space based on the title and source information. The publication date is Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:50:13 GMT.

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  • 01SpaceX launches reentry capsule demo mission called ‘Starfall’
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  • 01Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:50:13 GMT: Spaceflight Now published the report.
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