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SpaceX Successfully Launches CRS-4 Mission

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

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Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) successfully launched its fourth Cargo Resupply Services (CRS-4) mission for NASA early Sept. 21 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the company said on Twitter. Sept. 21’s launch came one day after its initial launch goal as the company scrubbed Sept. 20’s attempt due to weather. Launch took place on a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. SpaceX said it has eight launches remaining on its 2014 manifest, including two more CRS missions, which carry cargo…

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