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SpaceX flies Starfall return capsule for second time on Bandwagon-5 rideshare

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SpaceX launched its Starfall return capsule for the second time on Oct. 20, flying it as part of the Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission. The launch marks another flight for the capsule, though the available report provides no further details on its payload, objectives or return schedule.

Discovered 2026-10-20T04:35:41.663728-07:00 | 2026-10-20T04:35:41.663728-07:00

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  • Starfall’s second flight adds another mission to the capsule’s limited flight record, but the report does not specify its objectives or performance.
  • Its launch on Bandwagon-5 places the capsule on a rideshare mission, illustrating how spacecraft can share a launch rather than fly as a dedicated payload.

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