Washington, Sept 28, 2024 (AFP) - SpaceX set to launch mission to return stranded astronauts

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2024-09-28

A SpaceX mission is set for launch Saturday with two passengers on board, leaving two seats empty to return the American astronauts who have been stranded for months on the International Space Station, NASA said. The launch of the Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled for 1:17 pm (1717 GMT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It will use a new launch pad, the pad's first use for a crewed mission. On board will be NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonau......

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