WATCH: SpaceX, Axiom Space safely launch 4 astronauts from Kennedy Space Center

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX and Axiom Space safely launched a crew into space Thursday.

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The launch was originally planned for Wednesday, but SpaceX officials said crews needed more time for pre-launch checks and to analyze data.

The Axiom Mission 3 crew members launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center.

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The four private astronauts will spend 14 days aboard the International Space Station..

Officials said the mission could eventually lead to the construction of a commercial space station.

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The rocket launched without a hitch at 4:49 p.m. Minutes later, its boosters landed back in Florida.

Channel 9 will have live coverage of the launch when it happens and provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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SpaceX, Axiom Space set to launch 4 astronauts from Florida to space station SpaceX and Axiom Space plan to try again Thursday to send a crew to the International Space Station. (WFTV)

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