SpaceX and NASA have postponed the launch of the Crew Dragon spacecraft with an international crew to the ISS for the fourth time
SpaceX has once again failed to send the crew of the Crew-7 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The company promises to reveal details later.
Here's What We Know
The Falcon 9 rocket, Crew Dragon spacecraft and international crew are ready to fly to the ISS. The fifth attempt is scheduled for 26 August at 03:47 (EDT) or 00:47 (PDT). SpaceX and NASA previously wanted to launch the mission on 15, 17, 23 and 25 August.
SpaceX and NASA are now targeting no earlier than Saturday, August 26 for Falcon 9 to launch Dragon to the @space_station. The new launch date provides teams additional time to complete and discuss analyses. The vehicles remain healthy and crew is ready to fly →... pic.twitter.com/ojWTwRTS8v
- SpaceX (@SpaceX) August 25, 2023
The first two postponements were related to the flight of the Falcon Heavy rocket, due to which SpaceX was unable to prepare the launch pad in time. What caused the next postponements has not yet been specified, but it is unlikely that the 10-day delay has anything to do with Falcon Heavy.
The new mission launch date gives additional time to complete and discuss data analyses. The crew and spacecraft are ready for flight. This was announced by SpaceX on Twitter.
Source: SpaceX
