365Telugu.com online news,New Delhi, March 13th,2025: NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket, which was set to transport four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) and bring back NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been awaiting their return.
The launch, originally scheduled for today at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, was halted less than an hour before liftoff due to a hydraulic issue in a ground support clamp arm at Launch Complex 39A.
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Confirming the delay, SpaceX announced on social media, “Standing down from tonight’s launch opportunity of @NASA’s Crew-10 mission to the @Space_Station.”
Despite this setback, both NASA and SpaceX remain hopeful about a quick resolution. Alternative launch windows are available on Thursday and Friday, and the mission could proceed later this week if the issue is fixed in time.
The Crew-10 mission was set to transport NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, along with JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, to replace Williams and Wilmore aboard the ISS.
Following the mission delay, the Dragon spacecraft’s crew exited safely, and the Falcon 9 rocket remains secure. However, the postponement has extended Williams and Wilmore’s stay aboard the ISS.
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NASA had planned for a swift turnaround to minimize resource consumption on the ISS, making an on-time launch crucial for station operations. The agencies are now working to resolve the technical issue and proceed with the mission as soon as possible.