SpaceX to launch first Starfall reentry capsule demo mission on June 23
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Josh Dinner
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SpaceX is launching its new Starfall reentry capsule for the first time on June 23 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission is the first of at least two demo flights for the reentry vehicle, following SpaceX's FAA application for two reentry landings. The launch window opens at 6:43 a.m. EDT, with SpaceX providing a live stream.
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· 3 pulledSpaceX's newest spaceflight tech is about to launch to the final frontier for the first time.
The company's Starfall capsule is set for its debut mission, following SpaceX's application with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for two reentry vehicle landings.
This will be the first of at least two Starfall demos.
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