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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch was scrubbed on Nov. 9 due to weather and technical issues, with a new launch attempt scheduled for Nov. 12. The primary payload is NASA's ESCAPADE mission to study space weather at Mars, and the company aims to land the first stage on the ship Jacklyn, though this is not guaranteed.
SpaceX's planned Starship Flight 10 from Texas was scrubbed due to weather conditions, specifically anvil clouds posing lightning risks, after an earlier issue with ground systems related to a liquid oxygen leak delayed the launch. The company aims to reschedule the flight, which involves testing the rocket's landing capabilities and deploying Starlink satellites, amidst ongoing infrastructure repairs and regulatory discussions.
SpaceX and NASA canceled the Crew-11 astronaut launch scheduled for July 31 due to unfavorable weather conditions, specifically cumulus clouds over Kennedy Space Center. The next launch windows are August 1 and August 2, with Crew-11 set to carry four astronauts to the International Space Station on a reused Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon Endeavour. The mission aims to support the ongoing NASA SpaceX Commercial Crew Program.
SpaceX postponed the launch of SES's O3b mPOWER satellites from Cape Canaveral due to weather and technical issues, now aiming for a backup launch on July 22. The mission involves launching two advanced communication satellites into medium Earth orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket, with the launch and landing procedures closely monitored and supported by Boeing and SES.
The launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, set to carry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station, was scrubbed due to an issue with the ground launch sequencer. The new launch dates are scheduled for June 5 or June 6 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Boeing and NASA had to scrub the launch of the Starliner spacecraft due to a minor issue with the ground launch sequencer computer. The spacecraft, developed to provide an alternative to SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, experienced a slight voltage increase that turned off the cabin fans during the countdown. Engineers are troubleshooting the problem, and the next launch attempt could be as soon as tomorrow. The mission is crucial for certifying Starliner for routine operations to the International Space Station.
The launch of the Soyuz MS-25 mission carrying a Russian cosmonaut, an American astronaut, and a Belarusian spaceflight participant to the International Space Station was scrubbed 20 seconds before liftoff, with a new launch date possibly set for Saturday, March 23. The crew includes Oleg Novitsky, Tracy Dyson, and Marina Vasilevskaya, with Novitsky serving as the mission commander. Dyson, a NASA astronaut, shared her experiences and preparations for the mission, while Vasilevskaya, a former ballroom dancer turned flight attendant, is set to make history as the first Belarusian woman to fly to space.
SpaceX scrubbed its Wednesday night launch attempt of Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center due to an unspecified reason, rescheduling for Thursday with a 95% chance of good weather. The mission would have used a first-stage booster for a record-tying 19th time, potentially equaling the total number of flights by two other boosters. SpaceX plans to attempt recovery of the booster downrange in the Atlantic Ocean on its droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas, with the potential for it to become the fleet leader.
SpaceX experienced back-to-back launch scrubs on Monday, with the Falcon Heavy launch and the Falcon 9 launch both being postponed. The Falcon Heavy was scheduled to launch the Space Force X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle on a classified mission, while the Falcon 9 was set to deploy a batch of Starlink internet satellites. The Falcon Heavy launch was scrubbed due to a ground side issue, while the Starlink launch was also scrubbed. SpaceX is now targeting a backup launch opportunity for the Falcon Heavy on Tuesday.