SpaceX launches ISS mission using twice-flown Dragon for the first time

SpaceXhas launched CRS-18, the 18th commercial resupply mission it has flown for NASAto deliver experiment, research and supply materials to the International Space Station. This mission’s cargo included IDA-3, the second automated docking ring set to be installed on the ISS, which will enable autonomous docking capabilities for future commercial spacecraft visiting the station with both crew and cargo on board. CRS-18 took off from Cape Canaveral in Florida at 6:01 PM ET (3:01 PM PT) on T