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SpaceX Prepares for Friday Launch to Resupply International Space Station

SpaceX Prepares for Friday Launch to Resupply International Space Station

SpaceX is preparing for the launch of its CRS-34 mission, which is scheduled for no earlier than 6:05 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 15. The mission will see a Falcon 9 rocket lift off from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying a Dragon spacecraft loaded with approximately 6,500 pounds of science experiments, crew supplies, and lab hardware. The Dragon is expected to dock with the International Space Station's Harmony module on Sunday, May 17. Meanwhile, the seven-member crew aboard the ISS is engaged in various scientific and maintenance activities. NASA flight engineer Jessica Meir is involved in the Veg-06 study, focusing on plant-microbe interactions in microgravity. ESA's Sophie Adenot is setting up an incubator for the KERMIT fluorescent microscope, while other crew members are preparing for an upcoming spacewalk.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Launch for NASA Delayed Due to Weather Conditions

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Launch for NASA Delayed Due to Weather Conditions

SpaceX's planned launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying supplies to the International Space Station has been delayed due to poor weather conditions. Originally scheduled for May 12, 2026, the launch has been postponed to May 13, 2026, at 6:50 p.m. EDT. The mission, known as CRS-34, involves delivering a Cargo Dragon spacecraft loaded with scientific equipment and supplies to the ISS. The launch will occur from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with the rocket's first stage booster expected to land back at Landing Zone 40, generating a sonic boom across Brevard County. The delay was caused by a slow-moving weather front over Florida, reducing the chances of favorable launch conditions.

NASA and SpaceX Postpone 34th Cargo Dragon Launch Due to Weather

NASA and SpaceX Postpone 34th Cargo Dragon Launch Due to Weather

NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the 34th Cargo Dragon mission to the International Space Station due to poor weather conditions. The launch, initially scheduled for Tuesday evening from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 13, at 6:50 p.m. EDT. The mission, part of SpaceX's Commercial Resupply Services contracts with NASA, involves a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 6,500 pounds of science and supplies. The 45th Weather Squadron forecasted a 35 percent chance of acceptable weather due to a slow-moving front over Florida. The launch will now proceed with a 60 percent chance of favorable conditions.

NASA and SpaceX Delay Cargo Dragon Launch to ISS Due to Weather Conditions

NASA and SpaceX Delay Cargo Dragon Launch to ISS Due to Weather Conditions

NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Cargo Dragon mission to the International Space Station due to unfavorable weather conditions. Originally scheduled for May 12, 2026, the launch has been rescheduled for May 13, 2026, at 6:50 p.m. EDT. The mission, known as CRS-34, involves a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 6,500 pounds of supplies and scientific equipment to the ISS. The launch will take place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with the rocket's first stage booster expected to land back at Landing Zone 40 shortly after liftoff. The delay was caused by a slow-moving weather front over Florida, which increased the likelihood of showers and storms. The 45th Weather Squadron has forecasted a 60% chance of favorable weather for the rescheduled launch.

SpaceX's Cargo Dragon Launch to ISS Delayed Due to Weather

SpaceX's Cargo Dragon Launch to ISS Delayed Due to Weather

SpaceX's launch of the Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions. Originally set for May 12, 2026, the launch is now scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 6:50 p.m. EDT. The CRS-34 mission involves a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 6,500 pounds of supplies and scientific equipment to the ISS. The launch will take place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with the rocket's first stage booster expected to land back at Landing Zone 40 shortly after liftoff. The delay was caused by a slow-moving weather front over Florida, which increased the likelihood of showers and storms.

NASA and SpaceX Reschedule May 15 Launch Due to Weather

NASA and SpaceX Reschedule May 15 Launch Due to Weather

NASA and SpaceX have rescheduled the launch of the 34th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) to May 15, 2026, at 6:05 p.m. EDT. The decision to delay the launch was made due to inclement weather, specifically anvil cloud violations, at Space Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Dragon cargo spacecraft, will deliver essential supplies and scientific equipment to the ISS. The Dragon spacecraft is expected to dock with the ISS on May 17 at approximately 7:00 a.m. EDT. NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking on its streaming platforms.

NASA Appoints Brian Hughes to Oversee Launch Operations, Impacting Wallops Island

NASA Appoints Brian Hughes to Oversee Launch Operations, Impacting Wallops Island

NASA has appointed Brian Hughes as the senior director of launch operations, a newly created role that will oversee launch operations at both the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This leadership change is expected to have significant implications for the future of launch activities at Wallops Island. The move aligns with NASA's and the commercial space industry's goals to increase launch cadence and expand infrastructure. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated that Hughes will coordinate government and industry stakeholders to support NASA’s spaceports, enhancing launch activity in line with the Trump administration’s national space policy. Wallops Island has become an important commercial launch site, with facilities owned by the Virginia Spaceport Authority and used by companies like Northrop Grumman and Rocket Lab.

Weather Delays SpaceX Cargo Dragon Launch to ISS

Weather Delays SpaceX Cargo Dragon Launch to ISS

Unfavorable weather conditions have postponed SpaceX's 34th NASA-contracted resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Originally scheduled for May 12, 2026, the launch has been rescheduled to May 13, 2026. The mission, known as CRS-34, involves a Falcon 9 rocket departing from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The delay is attributed to adverse weather patterns that could compromise the safety and success of the launch. SpaceX and NASA are closely monitoring the situation to ensure optimal conditions for the resupply mission, which is critical for delivering scientific equipment and supplies to the ISS.

NASA Prepares for Busy Week with SpaceX Dragon Arrival and Spacewalk Preparations

NASA Prepares for Busy Week with SpaceX Dragon Arrival and Spacewalk Preparations

NASA is gearing up for a busy week aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with the upcoming arrival of the SpaceX CRS-34 cargo mission. Scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the uncrewed Dragon spacecraft will deliver approximately 6,500 pounds of science experiments, crew supplies, and lab hardware to the ISS. The Expedition 74 crew, including NASA's Jack Hathaway and ESA's Sophie Adenot, will oversee the Dragon's automated docking. The crew will also engage in various scientific and maintenance activities, including preparing for a Roscosmos spacewalk later this month.

NASA Prepares Artemis 3 Rocket for 2027 Lunar Lander Test

NASA Prepares Artemis 3 Rocket for 2027 Lunar Lander Test

NASA is advancing its Artemis program with preparations for the Artemis 3 mission, scheduled for 2027. The first stage of the Artemis 3 Space Launch System (SLS) rocket has been positioned vertically in the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This stage will soon be integrated with its engine section. The Artemis 3 mission aims to test lunar landers in Earth's orbit, a shift from its initial plan to conduct a crewed lunar landing. This change is due to delays in the development of the Human Landing System, which includes SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers. The Artemis program's long-term goal is to establish a permanent base at the lunar south pole by the early 2030s.

SpaceX Rocket Debris Set to Impact Moon, Highlighting Space Junk Challenges

SpaceX Rocket Debris Set to Impact Moon, Highlighting Space Junk Challenges

A piece of space debris from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is projected to crash into the Moon on August 5, 2026. This debris, identified as the upper stage of the rocket, was launched on January 15, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is currently in a 26-day elliptical orbit around Earth, extending beyond the Moon's average distance. The impact is expected to occur near the Einstein crater on the Moon's far western limb. This event is part of a broader issue of increasing space debris, with approximately 35,000 objects currently tracked by space surveillance networks.

NASA Hosts 2026 Lunabotics Robotics Competition to Advance Lunar Mission Preparations

NASA Hosts 2026 Lunabotics Robotics Competition to Advance Lunar Mission Preparations

NASA is set to host its annual Lunabotics Challenge from May 19 to May 21, 2026, at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. This event will see participation from 50 college teams across the United States, who will design, build, and operate lunar robot prototypes. The competition focuses on creating self-driving rovers capable of constructing berms from simulated lunar regolith. These structures are crucial for protecting Artemis infrastructure on the Moon from debris during landings and launches, as well as providing shade and radiation shielding. The Lunabotics Challenge, part of NASA's Artemis Student Challenges, aims to engage students in STEM fields and prepare them for future careers in space exploration.