A Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral on October 13, carrying a Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station.
Key facts
- •The launch took place on Tuesday, October 13, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- •The mission is NASA’s 35th Commercial Resupply Services flight to the International Space Station.
- •The Falcon 9 first stage successfully landed at Landing Zone 40.
- •A timelapse video recorded from Indian Harbour Beach captured the rocket's ascent and the International Space Station's movement across the sky.
A Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft launched into the predawn sky on Tuesday, October 13, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission, designated as NASA’s 35th Commercial Resupply Services flight, is currently en route to the International Space Station. A timelapse video captured from Indian Harbour Beach documented the launch, the separation of the rocket's stages, and the subsequent landing of the first stage at Landing Zone 40.
Launch and Mission Details
The launch occurred in the early morning hours, with the Falcon 9 rocket creating a visible exhaust plume as it ascended toward low Earth orbit. During the flight, the International Space Station was visible in the sky, appearing in the timelapse footage approximately eight seconds into the sequence. The mission successfully executed the separation of the first and second stages, with the first stage performing boost back, re-entry, and landing maneuvers.
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