x
Breaking News
More () »

SpaceX Launches Supplies to Space Station

A fresh load of supplies is finally on its way to the International Space Station. A SpaceX rocket blasted off Friday with two and a half tons of cargo, more than a month late.

By Marcia Dunn
AP Aerospace Writer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A fresh load of supplies is finally on its way to the International Space Station.

A SpaceX rocket blasted off Friday with two and a half tons of cargo, more than a month late.

Storms cleared out at Cape Canaveral just in time for the mid-afternoon launch.

The California company's Dragon supply ship will reach the orbiting lab Sunday - Easter morning. That pushes urgent spacewalking repairs to Wednesday.

Before You Leave, Check This Out