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FAA Approves Test Flights for Uncrewed Reentry Vehicle Project
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved test flights for SpaceX’s Starfall reentry vehicle project, which aims to support in-space manufacturing and point-to-point cargo delivery. The project involves launching uncrewed capsules on Falcon 9 or Starship vehicles, with the ability to return to Earth and be recovered for reuse. According to FAA documents, the capsules will be disk-shaped and equipped with cold-gas attitude control thrusters, with a heat shield and parachute system for reentry. The project was first reported by SpaceNews.