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SpaceX’s Crew-9 astronaut mission, initially set for August 18, 2024, has been rescheduled to September 24, 2024.
SpaceX’s Crew-9 astronaut mission, initially set for August 18, 2024, has been rescheduled to September 24, 2024. The delay is due to ongoing technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft and the need for NASA to address challenges with the Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) currently docked at the ISS.
The delay is due to ongoing issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule, which launched on June 5 with NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore.
The spacecraft, originally scheduled for a weeklong stay, has remained docked at the ISS due to technical problems, including the malfunction of five of its 28 reaction control system thrusters.
These issues have necessitated extended evaluations to ensure the astronauts’ safe return. NASA’s August 6 update explained that the delay provides additional time for mission managers to finalize return plans for Boeing’s Crew Flight Test (CFT), which is currently docked at the ISS.
This mission marks Boeing’s first astronaut flight with the Starliner capsule, and its success is crucial for advancing Boeing’s commercial crew program. NASA’s August 6 update noted that the delay provides additional time for mission managers to finalize the return plans for the Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT), which is currently docked at the ISS.
This mission represents Boeing’s first astronaut flight with the Starliner capsule, and its success is crucial for the future of Boeing’s commercial crew program. The Crew-9 mission will deliver a diverse team to the ISS, including NASA astronauts Zena Cardman, Nick Hague, Stephanie Wilson, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexsandr Gorbunov.
As SpaceX’s ninth operational crewed flight for NASA, this mission is vital for ensuring a continuous human presence on the space station. Meanwhile, NASA’s Crew-8 mission is set to return to Earth after a six-month stay on the ISS.
The Crew-8 astronauts, who arrived in early March, have been engaged in scientific experiments and maintenance tasks throughout their mission.
