SpaceNews reported that the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) tested Rocket Cargo point-to-point delivery capabilities on October 20, 2026, aboard SpaceX’s Bandwagon-5 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The U.S. Air Force was also testing whether military supplies could withstand spaceflight aboard Starfall, a SpaceX reentry capsule.
What AFRL tested on Bandwagon-5
AFRL’s test concerned Rocket Cargo’s ability to deliver cargo from one point to another. The launch took place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The separate Starfall test focused on whether military supplies could withstand the conditions of spaceflight.
The broader goal for space-based logistics
The Pentagon’s effort aims to explore commercial space vehicles for delivering critical equipment to forces around the world. The reported work was an evaluation within that broader exploration.
