SpaceX
September 18, 2024
SpaceX Unicorn News - September 18, 2024
The SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station has been postponed to September 25 to allow for additional prelaunch preparations. This launch will be the first human spaceflight from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral, featuring astronauts from NASA and Roscosmos.
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() SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Faces Delays, Now Scheduled for September 25 Launch
The SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station has been rescheduled for September 25, following a NASA announcement on September 12. The delay is intended to allow for additional prelaunch preparations and to ensure separation between operations. Initially set for August 18 and then moved to no earlier than September 24, the mission will now launch from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This launch is significant as it will be the first human launch from this complex, which is typically used for satellite missions. The Crew-9 mission will carry two astronauts: NASA astronaut and U.S. Space Force commander Nick Hague, and Roscosmos astronaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. Notably, Hague will be the first active Space Force Guardian to launch into space. The crew will lift off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. Backup dates for the mission are set for September 26, 27, and 28 to accommodate any further delays, ensuring all necessary conditions are met for a safe and successful launch.
