SpaceX delays Falcon 9 launch to Wednesday afternoon
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - NASA and SpaceX have delayed the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket to Wednesday afternoon.
The original plan had the rocket launching off on Tuesday at 1:38 p.m. However, the launch will now occur on Wednesday at 1:16 p.m. NASA and SpaceX says the reason for teh delay is that mold was found on food bars for a rodent investigation. Teams will use Tuesday to replace the food bars.
The rocket will carry supplies to the International Space Station.