W-Series capsules
Free-flying capsules that process materials in orbit and return through a hypersonic reentry.
Timeline
W-6 launchesAMar 2026
W-6 reenters in AustraliaBMay 2026
W-8 and W-9 launch togetherCOct 1, 2026
Next capsule lands in AustraliaDDec 2026
A Mar 2026 W-6 launches
B May 2026 W-6 reenters in Australia
C Oct 1, 2026 W-8 and W-9 launch together
D Dec 2026 Next capsule lands in AustraliaIN PROGRESS
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