Falcon 9 Block 5 | Project Starfall Demonstration Mission
Jun 23, 2026, 10:53 AM UTC
Launch Overview
Vehicle
Falcon 9
Agency
SpaceX
Site / Pad
CC / LC40
Outcome
Success
Flight
xxx/B1078.29 F656
COSPAR Designator
2026-U03
Mission
Project Starfall Demonstration Mission (Technology)
Note: Mission profile and payload details are TBD. Demonstration mission for SpaceX’s Project Starfall, which aims to mass-produce reentry capsules designed to autonomously transport valuable customer experiments and other payloads safely back from space to Earth, including for in-orbit manufacturing. Starfall is a cylindrical shaped capsule approximately 0.75 meters tall with a diameter of 3.1 meters, weighing approximately 2100 kilograms, and capable of carrying 1000 kilograms of payload. It is designed to be carried on Starship flights.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Falcon 9 Block 5
Provider
SpaceX
Agency launches
694 (75 YTD)
Site launches
1116 (40 YTD)
Pad launches
389 (35 YTD)
Payloads (1)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-U03 | Starfall Demo | SPX | US |