The SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed once again, pushing the launch to September 26th. The mission will carry two astronauts, Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, to the station, where they will join a crew of six astronauts, including those returning from the Boeing Starliner mission. The crew will conduct scientific experiments, maintain the station, and prepare for the arrival of the next crew.
NASA has postponed the launch of its Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station by one day, aiming for a liftoff on Sept. 25. The delay is intended to ensure thorough prelaunch preparations and allow for a proper separation between space operations. The mission, originally slated for Aug. 18, has faced several delays, including a hold up due to the Boeing Starliner mission.
NASA has announced a change to its upcoming SpaceX Crew-9 mission, sending only two astronauts instead of the original four. This adjustment is due to the delayed return of two astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which encountered technical issues. The two astronauts who were initially slated to fly on Crew-9 will now be assigned to a future mission.
NASA has announced changes to the crew for its upcoming SpaceX Crew-9 mission, scheduled for September 2024. Astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will now lead the mission, while Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson have been reassigned to future missions. The decision to reduce the crew size was made after an uncrewed Boeing Crew Flight Test and the need for a crew with Roscosmos representation for effective space station operations.
NASA has announced a month-long delay for the SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station, citing the need to evaluate the readiness of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The Starliner’s return from the ISS has been delayed due to anomalies detected in its propulsion system, creating a lack of docking ports for Crew-9. The decision allows Boeing more time to address issues with the Starliner, potentially bringing back only two Crew-8 members and the two Starliner astronauts.
NASA has postponed the launch of SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) due to ongoing issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The Starliner, currently docked at the ISS, is experiencing problems with its thrusters, prompting NASA to investigate its safe return to Earth. The delay will allow more time to assess the Starliner’s readiness and plan for the Soyuz handover.
