SpaceX's Starfall offers weeks of microgravity for orbital manufacturing

SpaceX – Starfall

SpaceX's Starfall is a free-flying platform that provides affordable, routine access to microgravity for weeks at a time, far longer than drop towers or parabolic flights. With 1,000 kg payload capacity, 1 kW power, Ethernet data, and continuous Starlink connectivity, it targets biomedical research, pharmaceutical crystal growth, and materials science. Launched on Starship, Starfall promises a high-cadence, scalable route to on-orbit manufacturing and testing.