CRS-34 Launch Update: 6500 lbs Cargo Heads to ISS on May 15

Bad weather grounded SpaceX's latest ISS resupply run, but CRS-34 is back on track. The Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule will blast off from Florida's Space Launch Complex 40 at 6:05 p.m. EDT on May 15, carrying over 6,500 pounds of supplies including scientific payloads, crew provisions, and maintenance items. Indian audiences catch the action at 3:35 a.m. IST on May 16. Previous attempts on May 13 were scrubbed due to anvil cloud rules, prioritizing mission safety and cargo viability. The new window optimizes docking with the ISS on May 17 morning. Tune into NASA's broadcast starting 5:45 p.m. EDT on May 15 across YouTube, NASA Plus, and Amazon Prime. Docking coverage begins at 5:30 a.m. EDT Sunday. As the 34th CRS mission, it bolsters ongoing research aboard the station, from biology to materials science. SpaceX and NASA meteorologists are monitoring conditions closely. If clouds persist, the next opportunity will be announced. This mission highlights the reliability of commercial spaceflight in supporting humanity's outpost in orbit.