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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Project Starfall Demonstration Mission
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Jun 23, 2026 at 10:53 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Project Starfall Demonstration Mission
MISSION TYPE
Technology
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 74bf8472-9ba1-42d6-9245-b014f8e91de9
Reported date: Jun 23, 2026 at 10:53 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJun 23, 2026 at 14:03 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 23, 2026 at 10:53 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.2 hrs)
Jun 23, 2026 at 00:32 UTCJun 23, 2026 10:43 → Jun 23, 2026 10:53 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 19, 2026 at 05:19 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(2 days)
Jun 18, 2026 at 16:53 UTCJun 21, 2026 10:43 → Jun 23, 2026 10:43 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1078 →
#29THIS FLIGHT
29TOTAL FLIGHTS
29/29LANDINGS
28dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — A Shortfall of Gravitas SUCCESS
First flight: Mar 2, 2023Previous flight: May 25, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
602
SUCCESSES
600
SUCCESS RATE
99.7%
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Project Starfall Demonstration Mission launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Project Starfall Demonstration Mission is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:53 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Project Starfall Demonstration Mission?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Project Starfall Demonstration Mission mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 602 times with a 99.7% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Project Starfall Demonstration Mission launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Project Starfall Demonstration Mission going to?
The Project Starfall Demonstration Mission mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Project Starfall Demonstration Mission?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Project Starfall Demonstration Mission is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Project Starfall Demonstration Mission launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Jun 28, 2026 08:59 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jun 23, 2026 14:03 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 23, 2026 10:53 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 23, 2026 00:32 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.2 hours
Jun 23, 2026 10:43 UTC u2192 Jun 23, 2026 10:53 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 19, 2026 05:19 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 18, 2026 16:53 UTC
Launch delayed by 2 days
Jun 21, 2026 10:43 UTC u2192 Jun 23, 2026 10:43 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 15, 2026 22:38 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jun 15, 2026 22:38 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 23, 2026 at 10:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: 74bf8472-9ba1-42d6-9245-b014f8e91de9
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
●X (Twitter) Search9 minutes ago
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r/SpaceX Project Starfall Demonstration Mission Official Launch Discussion & Updates Thread! https://t.co/xMgUKKj0n3
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Mission Profile
Project Starfall Demonstration Mission was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on June 23, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a technology mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1078, made its 29th flight, returning to service just 28 days after its previous mission. The launch was a success.