NASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-8 mission’s undocking from the International Space Station (ISS) due to unfavorable weather conditions near the planned splashdown zone off the coast of Florida. The undocking is now scheduled for no earlier than Sunday, October 20th. This marks the latest delay for the Crew-8 mission, which has seen multiple postponements since its original return date in August.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft faced a major setback during its crewed flight test in June 2023, leading NASA to delay its next launch until 2025. The decision comes after Starliner encountered technical problems during its mission, requiring the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The future of Starliner’s certification for routine flights to the International Space Station remains uncertain.
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station, bringing back two Boeing astronauts stranded in space for months. The mission highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Boeing in its space endeavors, while SpaceX continues to demonstrate its capabilities in the industry.
SpaceX launched a Crew Dragon capsule with a reduced crew of two to the International Space Station (ISS), carrying supplies and two empty seats for Starliner astronauts. This mission marked the first piloted space flight from pad 40 at the Space Force station and SpaceX’s inaugural launch from that location. The crew will replace Crew 8 members who are scheduled to return to Earth on October 7. The mission also serves as a ‘rescue’ mission for Starliner astronauts who have been stranded in space since June due to issues with their spacecraft.
SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission, the first human spaceflight launch from pad 40, has successfully lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, and is now on its way to the International Space Station. The crew is expected to dock with the space station on Sunday, September 29th.
The SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station has been postponed due to Tropical Storm Helene. The launch is now scheduled for September 28th, with a 55% chance of favorable weather conditions. The mission has also been downsized to two astronauts, with NASA prioritizing the return of two astronauts stranded on the ISS.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew 9 mission, featuring American astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, is scheduled to launch on September 28th. The mission will bring back astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station and mark a significant milestone in international space cooperation.
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.
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station have captured incredible photos and video of comet C2023-A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) as it hurtles towards the sun. The astronauts, known for their space-based photography, have been sharing their observations and insights on social media, providing a unique perspective of the celestial event.
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.
