SpaceX Delivers Supplies and Holiday Cheer to ISS on 31st Mission

SpaceX successfully launched an unpiloted Dragon cargo ship to the International Space Station, carrying over 6,000 pounds of supplies, science equipment, and holiday treats for the crew. The launch included a wooden satellite experiment and a solar wind monitor. A key test will assess the Dragon's ability to boost the ISS's orbit, a first for SpaceX. The mission supports ongoing research and prepares for future de-orbiting of the ISS. The cargo ship will remain docked for about a month before returning to Earth.