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After multiple delays, SpaceX finally launched its Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon capsule on top today. The rocket lifted off early this morning with no issues noted so far. The main mission for SpaceX with the launch is to demonstrate its capsule and hopefully be the first to dock a private capsule with the ISS in history. SpaceX also had something else aboard the Falcon 9 rocket when it lifted off that you may not have heard about. Read The Full Story

SpaceX had its Falcon 9 rocket on the launch pad for an early Saturday, May 19 launch. All seemed to be going well as the five main engines on the rocket lit, only to be shut down almost immediately. The ignition sequence was canceled with the rocket engines aglow after a slightly high combustion chamber pressure was noted. This is the latest delay in what's becoming common in the attempt to be the first company to send a private spacecraft to the International Space Station. Read The Full Story

SpaceX has again been forced to abort its planned mission to dock with the International Space Station, with the private spaceflight company's latest delay being as close to lift-off as possible. The unmanned Falcon 9 rocket had ignited its nine main engines earlier this morning and was T minus 0.5 seconds to launch when engineers aborted due to "slightly high combustion chamber pressure on engine 5" SpaceX said. However, a new attempt could be as early as a few days time. Read The Full Story

The on-again, off-again SpaceX mission to the ISS is back on with the scheduled launch of May 19. That launch date is this coming Saturday and barring any other delays it will be the first privately funded cargo mission to the ISS. The launch is scheduled for 4:55 AM Eastern time. The rocket will lift off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Read The Full Story