SpaceX Dragon Mission Launches

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SpaceX ditches landing legs on next Falcon 9 flight

SpaceX's next resupply mission to the International Space Station is set for takeoff as soon as Saturday after a rapid rebound from the company's last flight from Cape Canaveral, but the company does not plan to use the launch as another chance to practice rocket recovery procedures.

Liftoff of a 208-foot-tall Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled for Saturday at 2:16 a.m. EDT (0616 GMT), a day later than previously planned to accommodate flight preparations after SpaceX's Sept. 7 launch of the AsiaSat 6 commercial communications satellite.

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SpaceX CRS-4 Earth Science Cargo Previewed

During a Pre-flight panel discussion September 18 at Kennedy Space Center, scientists and researchers discussed ISS-RapidScat, the primary Earth Science payload being delivered to the International Space Station on the SpaceX CRS-4 mission, scheduled to launch September from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

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SpaceX CRS-4 Technology Cargo Previewed

During a Pre-flight panel discussion September 18 at Kennedy Space Center, scientists and researchers discussed the 3-D printer and other technology payloads being delivered to the International Space Station on the SpaceX CRS-4 mission, scheduled to launch September from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

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Space Station Live: Processing Payloads for SpaceX Dragon

NASA Public Affairs Officer Lori Meggs interviews Jennifer Wahlberg from the Kennedy Space Center Payload Processing Team. This interview aired during Space Station Live on September 19, 2014 from the Kennedy Space Center.

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Next SpaceX mission to ISS previewed

On September 19 a press briefing at Kennedy Space Center featuring NASA senior leaders and representatives from SpaceX, previewed the Space X CRS-4 mission, which is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on September 20.

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SpaceX CRS-4 Countdown Underway

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 40, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands ready to boost a Dragon spacecraft with supplies for the International Space Station.

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SpaceX Updates

Next SpaceX CRS-4 Launch Opportunity Sunday, Sept. 21

September 20, 2014 - 2:39 AM EDT

Because of weather conditions that violated the rules for launching, SpaceX has postponed its planned launch of its Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon spacecraft. It is SpaceX’s fourth commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station.

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Falcon 9 Launch Postponed for Weather

Because of weather conditions at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station that violated the rules for launching, mission managers postponed its planned SpaceX liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon spacecraft. It is SpaceX’s fourth commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. The next launch opportunity is Sunday, Sept. 21, at approximately 1:52 a.m. EDT.

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SpaceX Updates

SpaceX CRS-4 Fueling; Weather Now 70 Percent 'Go'

September 21, 2014 - 0:28 AM EDT

The SpaceX launch control team has been given a "go" to fuel the Falcon 9 rocket for the launch of SpaceX CRS-4 to the International Space Station. Weather forecasters predict a 70 percent chance of favorable conditions for liftoff, and there are no current violations of any launch weather criteria. Launch is targeted for 1:52:03 a.m. EDT.

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SpaceX Updates

Weather Improves to 90 Percent 'Go'

September 21, 2014 - 1:08 AM EDT

The countdown is in progress for Sunday's launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on the SpaceX CRS-4 mission to the International Space Station. The weather forecast has improved to 90 percent "go," with only a slight concern for cumulus clouds.

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SpaceX CRS-4 Countdown Underway at the Cape

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 40, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands ready to boost a Dragon spacecraft with supplies for the International Space Station.

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Falcon 9 Ready for Launch

In the Launch Control Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, NASA and contractor managers and engineers monitor progress in the countdown to launch a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch vehicle will boost a Dragon capsule on a third commercial resupply mission delivering cargo to the International Space Station.

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Liftoff of SpaceX-4

The SpaceX-4 Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying a Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station. Liftoff was at 1:52 a.m. EDT.

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SpaceX Updates

Dragon Flies Free

September 21, 2014 - 2:08 AM EDT

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is flying free to begin its pursuit of the International Space Station. The spacecraft separated from the Falcon 9 rocket after a successful climb to orbit that began at 1:52 a.m. EDT with an on-time liftoff from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40.

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Dragon Spacecraft Separation

The SpaceX CRS-4 Dragon spacecraft separated from the SpaceX rocket as it continues on to the International Space Staton. Liftoff took place at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 41 at 1:52 a.m. EDT.

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SpaceX CRS-4 Post Launch Briefing

During a September 21 press briefing at Kennedy Space Center, NASA officials and representatives from SpaceX update the status of the SpaceX-CRS 4 mission shortly after launch. The mission is delivering 2.5 tons of supplies, science experiments, and technology demonstrations to the International Space Station.

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Cant wait until Tue !