After a month off, SpaceX makes a triumphant return to flight [Updated]
12:45pm Monday Update: With near perfect weather conditions for a launch, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket soared into space on Monday, delivering its Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The supply ship will rendezvous with the International Space Station later this week. Meanwhile, the Falcon 9's first stage fell back to its landing pad on the Florida coast, marking the 14th time SpaceX has successfully returned a booster to Earth.
Original post: After standing down for a month due to Air Force maintenance on the launch range along the US East Coast, SpaceX will attempt to return to flight on Monday. Provided the weather and spacecraft cooperate, the company will launch a Dragon carrying about 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station. Launch time is set for 12:31pm ET, and there is n 80-percent chance of "go" conditions for the instantaneous launch window.
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