SpaceX is targeting Friday, May 15, for the launch of its 34th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-34) mission to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff is set for 6:05 p.m. ET, with a live webcast beginning about 20 minutes before the launch. The mission will use a Falcon 9 rocket to deliver supplies to the orbiting laboratory.
This flight marks the sixth time the Dragon spacecraft will support the CRS program, having previously completed missions CRS-22, CRS-24, CRS-27, CRS-30, and CRS-32. The spacecraft will autonomously dock with the space station on Thursday, May 14, at approximately 9:50 a.m. ET, after a 38-hour journey.
The launch comes amid a busy week for the Space Coast, with multiple events including a graduation ceremony at Merritt Island Christian and a real estate presentation in Cocoa Beach. SpaceX’s schedule at SLC-40 has been consistent in recent months, with no major delays reported for this mission.
Residents and space enthusiasts can watch the launch via SpaceX’s official webcast or the X TV app. The mission is part of NASA’s ongoing efforts to sustain operations at the International Space Station, with SpaceX having completed over 30 resupply missions since 2012.
No additional details about the cargo or specific experiments aboard Dragon were released in advance of the launch, though typical supplies include scientific equipment, food, and hardware for the station’s crew.