SpaceX's 29th Cargo Mission to the International Space Station Set for Launch

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SpaceX's 29th Cargo Mission to the International Space Station Set for Launch
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SpaceX's 29th cargo mission to the International Space Station, CRS-29, is set to launch tonight from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Dragon capsule will carry over 6,500 pounds of supplies and scientific hardware, including experiments to study gravity waves and test high-speed communications using laser technology. The Dragon is also bringing holiday treats for the crew. If successful, the Dragon will dock with the ISS on Saturday and spend about a month there before returning to Earth with approximately 3,800 pounds of cargo.

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