SpaceX readies ambitious ISS launch Shaking off jitters, SpaceX counted down Friday to liftoff of its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station in what may be a historic mission for private spaceflight. SpaceX, NASA confirm all systems are go for historic mission The countdown has begun for SpaceX's historic mission to send a spacecraft into orbit to dock with the International Space Station. SpaceX: Are Commercial Launches the Future in Space? SpaceX Dragon Capsule Attempting First Private Enterprise Flight to Space Station SpaceX: Next Frontier After NASA? If SpaceX safely launches its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon capsule into orbit, it could be the the start of something. It would be the first private-enterprise flight to the International Space Station. Ought NASA to be nervous? Hardly. SpaceX set for historic commercial flight to station The first of a new breed of private-sector spacecraft built for NASA as a commercial venture is poised for blastoff Saturday on a high-stakes inaugural test flight to the International Space Station. 7 Things You Need to Know About Saturday's SpaceX Launch Following a series of delays, private spaceflight company SpaceX is set to finally launch its Dragon capsule toward the International Space Station on Saturday. The event will be historic -- if the mission is carried out, it will be the first time ever a privately-built spacecraft will dock at the habitable artificial satellite. Spaceflight Experts Weigh In on Upcoming SpaceX Launch After months of anticipation and a series of delays, SpaceX is once again ready to fly. In the early hours of May 19, the private spaceflight company's Dragon capsule is scheduled to lift off from the launch pad and, four days later, attempt to dock with the International Space Station. Everything Falling Into Place for SpaceX ISS Cargo Run The weather looks good, SpaceX and NASA have resolved some technical issues, and the first privately funded mission to the International Space Station is a go for Saturday. SpaceX private rocket to make history on Saturday (+video) The unmanned Dragon space capsule, built by commercial firm SpaceX, is slated to lift off atop the company's Falcon 9 rocket early Saturday from here at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. SpaceX private rocket to make history on Saturday The unmanned Dragon space capsule, built by commercial firm SpaceX, is slated to lift off atop the company's Falcon 9 rocket early Saturday from here at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
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