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A Falcon 9 rocket will launch SpaceX's Cargo Dragon capsule, delivering the supplies to the International Space Station.

Mike Fincke, 59, said the episode lasted roughly 20 minutes and he felt fine afterward. He said he still does. He never experienced anything like that before or since.

A new study underscores growing unease about pollution from mostly unregulated commercial space activities.

So far, the Space Coast's facilities have tallied 109 launches. A potential launch Sunday by SpaceX could bring the end-of-year number to 110, shattering last year's record of 93 launches.

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A proposal by the FAA would include shutting down Playlinda beach for up to 60 days to accommodate the launches.

Some scientists believe that sending seeds into space could help them adapt to future climate challenges.

Once the seeds return to Earth, scientists will examine their appearance, extract DNA to study genetic changes and test their physiology.

The crew arrived at the station in March after launching from Kennedy Space Center on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.

NASA and SpaceX's Crew-11 mission is made up of two U.S. astronauts, one from Japan and a Russian cosmonaut. They'll be aboard the International Space Station for six months conducting research.

SpaceX, which has gained international recognition for its rocket launches and partnership with NASA, is expanding operations in Florida.

The crew of four will spend two weeks at the orbiting lab, performing dozens of experiments, after launching Wednesday on a SpaceX private flight from the Kennedy Space Center.