It will be the seventh crew rotation mission for the aerospace manufacturing company. Originally, the release was scheduled for today.
In an unexpected twist, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and SpaceX decided to reschedule the launch of a crew rotation mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The event, which was originally scheduled for today, it was postponed until tomorrow.
“launch is now rescheduled for 03.27 (04.27 in Argentina time) of the Saturday August 26in what will mark the SpaceX’s seventh crew rotation mission towards the microgravity laboratory“, declared the american space agency in an official statement, without offering details about the reasons for this postponement.
Initially, the launch was going to be carried out from the facilities of the Kennedy Space Centerin Florida, United Statesand was going to be driven by the falcon 9 rocketowned by the company run by the tycoon Elon Musk.
From SpaceX An additional explanation regarding the date change was shared, noting that this modification will allow”an extended period for technical teams to complete and review relevant procedures“. The company also confirmed that both the teams like the crew They’re in optimal conditions for the event.
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How the SpaceX mission is carried out
The task will be carried out by using the dragon capsulewhich, once launched, will transport the four crew members towards the ISS. The docking process with the station is expected to take place after a day in spacemarking a significant milestone in the rotation of station occupants.
Once the capsule arrives, the crew will remain on board for a period of approximately six monthscarrying out a series of relevant scientific experiments.
The mission, baptized with the name of “Crew-7”will be under the leadership of the experienced astronaut US Jasmin Moghbeli40 years old, who is about to embark on his first trip to space.
Source: Ambito
