SpaceX launched its 34th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Dragon spacecraft loaded with nearly 6,500 pounds of cargo. The launch occurred at 6:50 p.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Dragon is scheduled to autonomously dock with the ISS at approximately 7:35 a.m. on May 14, 2026, attaching to the forward port of the Harmony module.

Beyond standard crew supplies, this mission delivers several high-potential scientific experiments. One project tests how accurately Earth-based simulators replicate microgravity, which could improve ground research. Another brings a wood-derived bone scaffold that may lead to new treatments for osteoporosis and other fragile bone conditions.

Additional payloads include equipment to study changes in red blood cells and the spleen in microgravity, a new instrument to monitor charged particles affecting satellites and power grids, a tool for understanding planetary formation, and a highly accurate radiometer to measure sunlight reflected by Earth and the Moon. Live docking coverage is available on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and NASA’s YouTube channel.