After aborting Saturday’s scheduled launch because of a faulty engine valve, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket made a successful second attempt early Tuesday morning, shooting the Dragon cargo capsule into orbit for its historic attempt to become the first commercial spacecraft to visit the International Space Station.
SpaceX Second Launch Attempt a Success
capsule into space early Tuesday morning.**
Key Takeaways:
- SpaceX successfully launched its Dragon cargo capsule via the Falcon 9 rocket, commencing a historic mission to become the first commercial spacecraft to visit the International Space Station.
- The Dragon will undergo a series of tests before attempting to rendezvous and dock with the ISS to deliver cargo, a mission hailed as a significant step for the commercial space sector.
- A successful demonstration mission will clear SpaceX to begin 12 contracted cargo missions for NASA, valued at $1.6 billion, and supports the development of a manned Dragon spacecraft.
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