A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday, April 11, 2026, carrying a Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft loaded with scientific equipment and supplies for the International Space Station. The mission, part of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) agreement, marks the fourth such flight for the Cygnus under the NG-24 contract. The spacecraft is expected to dock with the ISS in about two days, delivering over 7,500 pounds of cargo. SpaceX reused the Falcon 9's first-stage booster, which landed safely at Landing Zone 40 shortly after liftoff. The launch occurred during a window between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. EDT, with clear skies and no delays reported. The mission is the first launch from Cape Canaveral since March 2025 and the second of 2026 for SpaceX under NASA's resupply program. The Cygnus will remain at the ISS for about six months before burning up in Earth's atmosphere on its return trip. The launch was captured by photographer Joe Marino for UPI, showing the Falcon 9's booster descending under controlled conditions. This mission continues SpaceX's role in supporting NASA's operations at the ISS, with the company having completed 12 previous resupply flights. The cargo includes experiments related to biology, physical science, and technology demonstrations, as well as food and supplies for the station's crew. The successful launch follows a series of recent commercial and government missions from the Space Coast, including satellite deployments and military launches.