A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 6:05 p.m. The mission, CRS-34, delivered supplies and equipment to the International Space Station. The launch was delayed from Tuesday due to weather conditions. The Dragon spacecraft was packed with cargo for the space station. People gathered at KARS Park to watch the event. Photographer Malcolm Denemark captured the launch from the park. A Falcon 9 booster descended through the clouds for landing at the space force station. The mission was rescheduled from Tuesday. Craig Bailey and Tim Shortt documented the event with photos showing the rocket’s ascent and an osprey near Viera. The launch marked another resupply effort for the space station. SpaceX has conducted multiple missions to the space station from Brevard County. The Falcon 9 rocket is known for its reusable boosters. The CRS-34 mission followed a delay caused by weather on Tuesday. The spacecraft is expected to dock with the space station in the coming days. Local residents and space enthusiasts observed the launch from various locations. The mission highlights SpaceX’s role in supporting scientific research aboard the space station.