SpaceX Has Successful Starfall Demo
by Brian Wang from NextBigFuture.com on (#76GMJ)
Today SpaceX deployed and demonstrated the Starfall low cost capsule return system. This a demo of a new vehicle that will enable affordable, routine access to the microgravity environment for scientific research and in-space manufacturing. After demonstrating controlled flight, the spacecraft will splash down in the Pacific Ocean Today's mission includes a demo of a ...