SpX-13 ARRIVAL AT ISS, Dec 17, 2017, Earth orbit, 4:30 am ET (NASA TV)

Update, Dec 15:  Launch took place as planned today so arrival at ISS is set for Dec. 17.  NASA TV coverage begins 4:30 am ET.

Update, Dec. 12/13:  The launch has slipped again, to Dec. 15.  If it launches that day, it will arrive at the ISS on Sunday, Dec. 17.  NASA TV coverage will begin at 4:30 am ET.

Update, Dec 11:  SpaceX has delayed the launch from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13.  The arrival date/time at ISS is TBA.

Update, December 5/6:  The launch has been postponed until December 12.  If it goes as planned, the Dragon spacecraft will arrive at the ISS on December 15 at 4:30 am ET.  It is scheduled to remain there until January 13.

Original entry:   If launch goes as planned on December 8, SpaceX’s 13th cargo mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will arrive on December 10.

The Dragon capsule will be grappled by astronauts on the ISS using the robotic Canadarm2 at approximately 4:30 am ET.  Ground controllers will then use Canadarm2 to maneuver Dragon onto a docking port at approximately 7:30 am ET.  NASA TV will cover those events.

Dragon is scheduled to remain attached to ISS until January 6, 2018 and then return to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.