The 45th Space Wing supported Space Exploration Technologies’ (SpaceX) successful launch of their Falcon 9 Dragon spacecraft headed to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 40 here April 14 at 4:10 p.m. EDT.
Today’s mission is SpaceX’s fourth Falcon 9 launch of the year, and the company’s sixth operational re-supply mission to the space station.
A combined team of military, government civilians and contractors from across the 45th Space Wing provided support to the mission, including weather forecasts, launch and range operations, security, safety and public affairs.
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