SpaceX Launches Resupply Spacecraft From Cape Canaveral

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SpaceX launched its Dragon resupply spacecraft from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on Thursday, March 21, with the goal of transporting technology and scientific equipment to the International Space Station.

The Dragon resupply spacecraft, which launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, was carrying more than 6,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station, according to NASA.

This footage by NASA shows the spacecraft’s liftoff on Thursday.

The resupply spacecraft is scheduled to dock at the International Space Station on Saturday, March 23, and remain at the outpost for about a month, NASA said.

The spacecraft’s successful separation from the Falcon 9 rocket was later confirmed by SpaceX. Credit: NASA via Storyful

Video transcript

- 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ignition and liftoff at exactly currents of 8,100.40.

[JET ENGINE ROARING]

[CLAPPING]

Recardinal science and cardinal take flight on NASA's SpaceX 30th commercial resupply services mission. Falcon 9 at 1.7 million pounds of thrust. Pitching down range, hearing good calls of performance. Nominal trajectory as Falcon 9 Dragon arc out to the Northeast.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ignition and liftoff at exactly currents of 8,100.40.

[JET ENGINE ROARING]

[CLAPPING]

Recardinal science and cardinal take flight on NASA's SpaceX 30th commercial resupply services mission. Falcon 9 at 1.7 million pounds of thrust. Pitching down range, hearing good calls of performance. Nominal trajectory as Falcon 9 Dragon arc out to the Northeast.

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