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SpaceX propels cargo to space station, lands rocket
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SpaceX propels cargo to space station, lands rocket
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from space launch complex 40 at Cape Canaveral, Florida with a Dragon CRS9 spacecraft on July 18, 2016.
A SpaceX rocket blasted off July 18 toward the International Space Station, carrying a load of supplies for the astronauts living in space, including equipment to enable future spaceships to park at the orbiting outpost. " Falcon 9 is on its way, " said a commentator at SpaceX mission control as the white rocket launched under a dark night sky from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 12:45 am (0445 GMT).
/ AFP PHOTO / BRUCE WEAVER
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This print captures the historic moment when SpaceX propelled cargo to the International Space Station and successfully landed its Falcon 9 rocket. The image showcases the powerful white rocket as it majestically lifts off from space launch complex 40 at Cape Canaveral, Florida on July 18,2016. Against a dark night sky, this remarkable feat of human ingenuity is illuminated by the fiery glow of its engines. The Dragon CRS9 spacecraft carried vital supplies for the astronauts living aboard the space station, including equipment that would enable future spaceships to dock at this orbiting outpost. As spectators watched in awe, a commentator at SpaceX mission control announced with excitement, "Falcon 9 is on its way!". This groundbreaking achievement marked another significant milestone in humanity's exploration of outer space. Photographer Bruce Weaver skillfully captured this vertical shot that exudes both science and technology. It serves as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our ability to push boundaries beyond Earth's atmosphere. This photograph stands as a symbol of innovation and determination—a visual representation of how far we have come in our quest for understanding what lies beyond our planet
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