This week, Space-X successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The launch vehicle and its reusable Dragon capsule were carrying supplies for the International Space station
NASA official Bill Gerstenmaier spoke to reporters after the launch. He said NASA has already signed agreements with Space-X for the company’s services. BILL GERSTENMAIER: “We’ve already initiated the contract for twelve flights with Space-X going forward under Commercial Resupply Services and those are already in place.” The contract is worth one point six billion dollars. Mister Gerstenmaier said the United States no longer pays Russia to carry out such operations.