Space news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

In Space on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: SpaceX Bandwagon-5 launches 32 payloads from Florida. Also: SpaceX's reusable Starfall return capsule completes second flight after successful orbital deployment and reentry; Japan launches Martian Moons eXploration probe targeting historic sample collection from Mars moon Phobos.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 launches Bandwagon-5 mission from Cape Canaveral carrying 32 payloads including Starfall reentry capsule.SpaceX · Oct 20, 11:04 AM

SpaceX's reusable Starfall return capsule completes second flight after successful orbital deployment and reentry.Space · Oct 20, 11:16 AM
Japan launches Martian Moons eXploration probe targeting historic sample collection from Mars moon Phobos.WESH · Oct 20, 11:53 AM
SpaceX booster B1085 completes its 19th landing, extending reuse record for Falcon 9 rocket.Gulf Coast News and Weather · Oct 20, 10:39 AM

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