U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Rockledge, released the following statement on Tuesday regarding the successful launch by Space X’s Falcon 9 Rocket from Cape Canaveral:

“Congratulations to Space X and all their employees who achieved a great milestone this morning with the successful launch of their Falcon 9 rocket.

“This morning’s launch offers the public a glimpse of what the future holds for space travel and exploration. It’s a marvelous achievement for Space X, for our scientists and engineers and for the American commercial space industry. We all hope the coming days will see Space X achieve the central mission objectives as the Dragon capsule rendezvous with the space station.”