1st LD: SpaceX launches space station cargo with "used" rocket, capsule

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- Private U.S. company SpaceX took another big step in its push for reusability on Friday by launching a resupply mission to the International Space Station with a rocket and spacecraft that have both flown previously.

The liftoff, which occurred at 10:36 a.m. EST (1536 GMT) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, marked the first time the California-based company has re-flown both its Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 first stage, which were used in April 2015 and June 2017, respectively. Enditem