SpaceX Starfall Reentry Capsule Debuts, X Report 23 Jun 2026
SpaceX Starfall reentry capsule debuted June 23: the 2,100 kg disk launched on a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral to demo cargo return from orbit.
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
51089
International Designator
2022-002DK
Decay Date
5/2/2024
Name
SW1FT
Alternative Name
SW1FT
Type
Status
Owner
SATRV
Country
Poland
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
3
Launch Mass
3
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Sw1ft
Purpose
Technology, earth observation
Mission
Technology, earth observation
Manufacturer
SATRV
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 2U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Camera
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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