NASA’s Crew-9 Mission to ISS Launches on Saturday After Delays

NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will launch to the International Space Station on Saturday after several delays. The SpaceX Crew-9 mission is scheduled to lift-off from Cape Canaveral at 1:17 pm EDT, with live coverage available on NASA+. The mission was initially planned for mid-August but faced delays due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft and Tropical Storm Helene.

SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Delayed Due to Tropical Storm Helene

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission, tasked with bringing back astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station, has been delayed due to weather concerns related to Tropical Storm Helene. The launch, originally scheduled for September 26, has been moved to no earlier than September 28. The mission will see NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov launch aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the ISS.

NASA’s Crew-9 Mission to ISS Delayed Again Due to Tropical Storm Helene

NASA’s Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), carrying two astronauts, has been delayed once again due to the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Helene in Florida. The launch, originally scheduled for Thursday, September 26, is now slated for Saturday, September 28, allowing teams to complete a rehearsal and move the spacecraft to a safe location ahead of potential storm activity.

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