NASA Delays Astronaut Launch to ISS for SpaceX Capsule
Another delay for SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft
Mission to carry four astronauts pushed back to June 18
NASA has announced a delay in its next astronaut launch to the International Space Station (ISS) to provide more time for SpaceX to address technical issues with its Crew Dragon spacecraft. The launch, originally scheduled for April 2023, has now been pushed back to June 18, 2024, at 3:30 pm ET.
The delay comes after SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft was damaged during a launch abort test in January. The spacecraft's engines failed, causing the capsule to crash into the ocean. SpaceX is still investigating the cause of the accident and working to fix the problem.
The delay is a setback for NASA, which is eager to send more astronauts to the ISS to conduct research and maintain the station. The ISS is a critical platform for scientific research and has been continuously inhabited by astronauts since 2000.
NASA is working closely with SpaceX to resolve the technical issues and get the Crew Dragon spacecraft back on track. The agency is confident that SpaceX will be able to fix the problem and safely fly astronauts to the ISS.
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