SpaceX Resupply Mission Set

NASA and SpaceX are poised for their 34th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled for launch at 7:16 p.m. EDT on May 12, 2026. The Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, bearing approximately 6,500 pounds of supplies and scientific experiments.

The spacecraft is expected to autonomously dock with the ISS at around 9:50 a.m. on May 14, connecting to the forward port of the station’s Harmony module. This mission, dubbed CRS-33, will not only deliver essential supplies for the station’s crew but also several crucial scientific experiments. These include a study on the effectiveness of Earth-based simulators in mimicking microgravity, a wood-based bone scaffold aimed at treating osteoporosis, and instruments designed to examine charged particles around Earth and highly accurate measurements of sunlight reflection.

NASA has organized comprehensive coverage of the launch and docking procedures, which will be available live on platforms such as NASA+, Amazon Prime, and YouTube. The public can also engage virtually, with options to register for NASA’s virtual guest program that includes curated launch resources and updates. For further details on the mission and to participate in the coverage, visit NASA’s official website or follow their social media pages.