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SpaceX Launches 6 300 Pounds of Cargo to

PUBLISHED Oct 12, 2026, 6:08 PM ET

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SpaceX will lift off a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday morning, carrying more than three tons of supplies to the International Space Station. The Dragon spacecraft, part of the company’s commercial resupply program, will deliver critical equipment and research materials to astronauts aboard the orbiting laboratory. The launch, scheduled for six‑thirty‑three a.m. Eastern Time, underscores SpaceX’s growing role in sustaining human presence in space and supports NASA’s long‑term exploration goals. Founded in two thousand‑two, SpaceX has become the world’s most prolific launch provider, operating three primary segments: Space, which develops and flies the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, and the Dragon spacecraft. The company’s commercial resupply missions, including this one, generate revenue that fuels further innovation in space transportation and artificial intelligence services. The successful lift‑off will add to a series of recent deliveries, reinforcing the

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Timeline of Events

2002 — SpaceX founded by Elon Musk in Texas
On May 13 2026 CRS-34 Dragon delivered 6,500 pounds to ISS.
On May 18 2026 CRS-34 cargo included scientific equipment and supplies.
On October 13 2026 CRS-35 Dragon to carry 6,300 pounds to ISS.

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