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Watch SpaceX Launch Dragon Cargo Mission to Space Station Today
Details about the Mission
Today, SpaceX is set to launch its Dragon cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), marking the company’s 23rd Commercial Resupply Services mission. The mission will occur at 1:29 p.m. EDT from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The spacecraft will be carrying more than 4,800 pounds of research, supplies, and hardware for the astronauts living and working on the space station. Among the cargo are experiments such as a tool for testing light-emitting diodes, known as LEDs, and an upgrade to the current water recycling system.
How to Watch
To watch the launch, NASA will be live-streaming it on its website, as well as on its social media pages, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Coverage will begin at 12:45 p.m. EDT.
About SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., or SpaceX, was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk with the goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Since then, the company has become one of the leading space exploration companies in the world, with missions ranging from launching satellites into orbit to sending astronauts to the ISS.
Final Thoughts
Watching the launch of the Dragon cargo spacecraft is an exciting moment for space enthusiasts around the world. It marks not only another successful mission for SpaceX but also a step forward for the growth and development of space exploration. Be sure to tune in to see the launch and join in on the excitement. rnrn
