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    Launch Readiness Review Complete

    In this illustration, the multilayered sunshield on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope stretches out beneath the observatory’s honeycomb mirror

    NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has cleared its launch readiness review, and has been given the formal green light to proceed with final preparations for liftoff planned for Dec. 24. Additionally, Webb teams recently completed a comprehensive day of launch rehearsal that involved a joint effort between launch site crews in French Guiana, and Webb's …

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    Nosecone Open, Dragon Continues Journey to Space Station

    Dragon’s nosecone is open, and the spacecraft is safely in orbit following a launch on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 5:07 a.m. EST from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying more than 6,500 pounds of research, crew supplies and hardware to the International Space Station. Dragon is scheduled to arrive at the orbital …

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    Dragon Separates from Falcon 9 Rocket

    The uncrewed Dragon spacecraft has separated from the second stage of the Falcon 9 rocket, continuing on its journey to the International Space Station. The company’s 24th cargo resupply mission will deliver more than 6,500 pounds of science experiments and research, crew supplies, and hardware to the orbiting laboratory. Dragon is scheduled to arrive at …

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    Successful Landing for Falcon 9 First Stage

    SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage completed a perfect landing, touching down on the company’s “Just Read the Instructions” droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. This marks the 100th successful landing and recovery for the company of its first-stage booster after launch. Coming up next, Dragon will separate from the rocket’s second stage to continue its …

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    Main Engine Cuts Off, Falcon 9 First Stage Separates

    The Falcon 9 rocket’s nine Merlin engines have finished their burn, and the first stage has separated from the rocket. As the second stage continues carrying Dragon on its flight, the rocket’s first stage will attempt a targeted landing on the drone ship “Just Read the Instructions.” That’s coming up in just about six minutes.

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    Liftoff! Falcon 9 Blasts off From Kennedy’s Launch Pad 39A

    We have liftoff! At 5:07 a.m. EST, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket powered off the launch pad from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in Florida, carrying the Dragon spacecraft on the company’s 24th commercial resupply services mission for NASA. Slated to dock with the International Space Station in a little less than 24 hours …

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    Launch from Kennedy Space Center Just Moments Away!

    In just under five minutes, the SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft – carrying several important NASA investigations – will blast off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39A. The instantaneous launch window opens at 5:07 a.m. EST. The destination is the International Space Station, where it will dock for approximately one month. Dragon’s planned arrival …

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    SpaceX’s 24th Cargo Resupply Mission Nears Liftoff

    In just under 10 minutes, the nine Merlin engines of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will roar to life, sending the uncrewed Dragon spacecraft on its journey to the International Space Station for the company’s 24th commercial resupply services mission for NASA. The rocket has been fueled with liquid oxygen and RP-1 – rocket-grade kerosene and the launch sequence continues …

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    Key Milestones for Today’s Launch

    Packed with more than 6,500 pounds of research, crew supplies and hardware, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida today at 5:07 a.m EST. Here’s a look at some of today’s countdown and ascent milestones. All times are approximate: COUNTDOWN Hr/Min/Sec   …

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    24th Commercial Resupply Services Mission: A Look at the Science

    When SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket roars off the launch pad from Kennedy Space Center in less than 30 minutes, the Dragon spacecraft, set atop the launch vehicle, will be carrying a variety of important of NASA investigations. Here is a look at some of the important science aboard Dragon: A protein crystal growth study that …

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