After last weekend’s delayed launch, the Falcon 9 rocket built by SpaceX blasted off Tuesday, carrying the unmanned Dragon capsule into low-Earth orbit.While the launch itself could have been considered breathtaking, there will be more “hold your breath” moments ahead. The next one will come on Thursday when the craft is scheduled to dock with the International Space Station. “This was a beautiful launch and an incredible day,” said SpaceX spokesperson Kirstin Brost Grantham. “Now the vehicle must complete a series of difficult tests including systems checks and performing complicated maneuvers to show it is ready to visit the space station.”
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Plenty of Nail-Biting Moments Ahead for SpaceX Mission
Posted by: Peter Suciu May 23, 2012 01:36 PMAfter last weekend’s delayed launch, the Falcon 9 rocket built by SpaceX blasted off Tuesday, carrying the unmanned Dragon capsule into low-Earth orbit.While the launch itself could have been considered breathtaking, there will be more “hold your breath” moments ahead. The next one will come on Thursday when the craft is scheduled to dock with the International Space Station. “This was a beautiful launch and an incredible day,” said SpaceX spokesperson Kirstin Brost Grantham. “Now the vehicle must complete a series of difficult tests including systems checks and performing complicated maneuvers to show it is ready to visit the space station.”