The launch is scheduled for 11:39 am ET

SpaceX is expected to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A on Saturday, December 5. (SpaceX image)

BREVARD COUNTY • KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA – SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A on Saturday, December 5.

The launch is scheduled for 11:39 am ET

The mission will launch a Dragon 2 spacecraft for its first refueling mission to the International Space Station.

The flight is operated by SpaceX, but is subject to a commercial refueling services contract with NASA.

After the separation of the first stage, SpaceX will attempt to recover the Falcon 9 first stage booster engine.

Coverage of the launch can be seen on Space Coast Daily TV.

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