Four astronauts are on standby to launch to the International Space Station (ISS), but they will have to wait a bit longer. Their flight has been delayed until Friday, which adds one more day to the already extended missions of NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. They were supposed to return after a short visit last June, but their stay has stretched to over nine months.
The delay happened due to a hydraulic problem with the clamp arm that secures the Falcon 9 rocket before liftoff. The launch was initially planned for Wednesday night but was canceled just 45 minutes before takeoff. NASA decided to bypass a Thursday launch because of expected high winds and rain. They are now aiming for a new launch time of Friday at 7:03 p.m. Eastern time.
This mission, called Crew-10, is significant because it highlights the ongoing collaboration between SpaceX and NASA, as this is the 10th crew rotation mission conducted by SpaceX.
The crew for this mission includes Anne McClain as commander and Nichole Ayers as pilot, alongside Takuya Onishi from JAXA and Kirill Peskov from Roscosmos. It’s the first spaceflight for both Ayers and Peskov, while McClain and Onishi each have prior experience in space.
In 2022, NASA reported a growing trend in space missions, with the number of crewed launches increasing significantly. This surge reflects the global collaboration in space exploration, with various countries and private companies working together.
As we wait for the Crew-10 mission to unfold, the public’s excitement continues to blossom, illustrated by social media buzz surrounding the delayed launch. Enthusiasts and space fans worldwide are engaging on platforms like Twitter, sharing their thoughts and anticipation for what the future holds for space travel.
For more information on this mission and updates, you can visit NASA’s official website.
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