SpaceX Gears Up for Starfall Demo to Test In-Orbit Manufacturing
SpaceX is set to launch the Starfall Demo, a disk-shaped reentry capsule for in‑orbit manufacturing and cargo delivery, on a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral on June 23 (backup June 24). FAA filings show Starfall reentries are approved into the Pacific off California, and the capsules can carry up to 1,000 kg with a parachute-based splashdown. If successful, Starfall could kick off mass production in microgravity and compete with Varda Space Industries, while SpaceX reserves options for future Starship launches; live streams are available on SpaceX and X.