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Space

SpaceX Successfully Launches CRS-4 Mission

Pat Host

Monday, September 22nd, 2014

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SpaceX Successfully Launches CRS-4 Mission

A Falcon 9 launch in January 2014. Photo: SpaceX.

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) successfully launched its fourth Cargo Resupply Services (CRS-4) mission for NASA early Sunday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the company said on Twitter. Sunday’s launch came one day after its initial launch goal as the company scrubbed Saturday’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 and scientific material…

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