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Falcon 9 Rocket

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AFRL and SpaceX test Starfall capsule for space-based cargo resupply

The Air Force Research Laboratory tested Rocket Cargo capabilities by launching cargo pods inside a SpaceX Starfall capsule aboard a Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission from Cape Canaveral. The capsule, carrying supplies like MREs, water, batteries, and a SATCOM tracker, splashed down in the Pacific Ocean and was recovered for study of temperature, shock, and vibration effects during flight.

Launch Providers Struggle to Fill Gap as SpaceX Phases Out Falcon 9 Rideshares

Satellite operators are finding it harder to book rides to orbit as SpaceX scales back its workhorse rocket in favor of newer vehicles, while competing launch companies have yet to ramp up capacity to match demand. The resulting supply crunch is forcing smaller satellite makers and researchers to compete more aggressively for limited slots.