SpaceX launched its first uncrewed Dragon cargo ship Sunday in a mission bound for the International Space Station.
The rocket lifted off at 11:17 a.m. EDT from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
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Once it arrives, it will be the first time two Dragon capsules will be docked at the space station at the same time.
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The Dragon is scheduled to dock Sunday afternoon.
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The capsule is carrying 6,400 pounds of supplies, experiment hardware and other gear for astronauts aboard the space station, including Christmas goodies.
Sunday's launch follows a series of successful missions this year by the private company.