Monday, January 15, 2018

SpaceX Dragon Returns From ISS, Falcon Heavy Ready For Monday Test Fire

SpaceX successfully returned its Dragon capsule to earth, with around 4,100 pounds of scientific research and hardware on Saturday, after nearly a month parked at the International Space Station. Separately, SpaceX is gearing up for a static "test" firing of its new Falcon Heavy today in Florida. SpaceX posted a photo of its Dragon capsule on the way back to port after a splashdown over the weekend. SpaceX has not yet set a launch date for the Falcon Heavy, which is currently at Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. The static fire test window opens at 4pm ET, according to local Florida media.