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SpaceX launches science-packed Dragon capsule on space station supply run [i]A commercial space freighter loaded with more than two tons of scientific experiments and supplies launched for the International Space Station Friday (April 18), after more than a month of delays. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Dragon capsule lifted off on a Falcon 9 rocket, also built by the company, at 3:25 p.m. EDT (1925 GMT) from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Rain and low clouds earlier in the day threatened a scrub due to the weather, but conditions improved such that the flight could proceed. Other than apparently some soiled water splashing on the Falcon 9 as it left the pad, the launch went smoothly, Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO and chief designer, told reporters. "Everything looks great as far as the ascent phase of the mission," he said. "The rocket flight was perfect as far as we can tell."[/i]
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