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SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA’s stuck astronauts after launch pad problem

SpaceX delayed its mission to the International Space Station due to a hydraulic system issue, postponing the arrival of a replacement crew for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded since June.
The astronauts were originally scheduled to return on Boeing's Starliner capsule, but critical failures during its first crewed flight extended their stay aboard the ISS.
The postponed launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aimed to send four new crew members to the ISS in preparation for the return of Wilmore and Williams.
SpaceX is considering rescheduling the launch attempt as soon as Thursday night to ensure Wilmore and Williams can return home.

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The Oregonian

SpaceX flight to replace NASA’s stuck astronauts delayed after launch pad problem

Concerns over a critical hydraulic system arose less than four hours before the Falcon rocket’s planned evening liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. Officials say the launch is off until at least Friday.

1 hour ago·Portland, United States

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BoredPanda

“What A Mess”: People Furious At SpaceX For Delaying Rescue Mission Of Stranded Astronauts Again

Expected to launch on March 12, NASA and SpaceX called off the Crew-10 astronaut launch mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The delayed mission was going to bring back two United States astronauts, Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams home. Initially planned to visit the space station for about a week in June 2024, the astronauts have been stuck in space for nine months due to issues with their transport spacecraft, Bo…

7 hours ago·Boston, United States

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Outkick

Stranded Astronauts Will Have To Stay On ISS A Little Longer After Replacement Crew's Launch Is Scrubbed

Poor Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams — the astronauts who have been stuck up on the International Space Station since June due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft — will have to stay up there and float around for at least a couple more days.On Wednesday night, NASA decided to scrub a planned launch from Cape Canaveral that would've sent a replacement crew to the ISS and would allow Wilmore and Williams to finally return to Ear…

7 hours ago·Nashville, United States

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The Hill

SpaceX delays flight to retrieve astronauts

NASA and SpaceX canceled Wednesday’s planned launch of the Crew-10 mission to retrieve astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS), citing an issue with the launch pad. The delay means NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will have to wait at least another day or two before they can head home to Earth after…

8 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Straight Arrow News

SpaceX delays Starliner mission to bring astronauts home from ISS

SpaceX delayed a launch to the ISS due to a technical issue, impacting the crew rotation and astronauts' return. NASA aims to reschedule for Friday, March 14. The launch team identified the hydraulic problem less than four hours before liftoff, promptly canceling the mission. A successful launch would allow astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return to Earth on March 19 after nine months in space. Full Story SpaceX postponed a planned …

8 hours ago

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E! News

Why the Mission to Retrieve 2 Astronauts Stuck in Space Has Been Delayed Again

A NASA and SpaceX mission to help bring home astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore has been delayed by at least two days due to a possible issue with the hydraulic system at the launch site.

8 hours ago·United States

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