NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 6:05 p.m. EDT Friday, May 15, for the launch of the 34th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon cargo spacecraft will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission will deliver supplies, scientific experiments, and equipment to the orbiting laboratory. Live coverage will begin at 5:45 p.m. on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and NASA’s YouTube channel.
The previous launch attempt on Wednesday was scrubbed due to inclement weather. Anvil cloud formations around Space Launch Complex 40 violated safety protocols, forcing teams to stand down. The delay allows mission planners to refresh cargo and adjust timing for a smooth docking sequence. Weather forecasts for Friday show a higher chance of clear conditions, though teams will monitor conditions closely in the hours before liftoff.
The Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the International Space Station at approximately 7:00 a.m. Sunday, May 17. NASA will broadcast the rendezvous and docking process starting at 5:30 a.m. on the same platforms as the launch. The mission will support ongoing research aboard the space station, including experiments in biology, Earth science, and technology development.
Updates on the mission will be shared through NASA’s social media accounts: @NASASpaceOps and @space_station on X, as well as the International Space Station’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Residents of Brevard County can watch the launch from public viewing areas near the Space Coast, though access to the launch site is restricted to authorized personnel. This mission marks another step in maintaining the space station’s operations and advancing scientific goals in low Earth orbit.