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SpaceX prepares for Falcon 9 rocket launch to International Space Station this weekend

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX crews are preparing to launch NASA’s next launch to the International Space Station.

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 12:35 p.m. Saturday.

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SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft should arrive at the space station around 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The spacecraft will contain science investigations, food, and equipment.

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It will stay there for about a month before returning to Earth.

Channel 9 will continue to monitor the planned launch and will provide live coverage on Eyewitness News.

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