SpaceX, NASA delay next astronaut launch to ISS due to leak on Dragon spacecraft - Space
NASA and SpaceX have delayed the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station due to an oxidizer leak discovered in the Dragon spacecraft's propulsion system. Teams are currently conducting tests and rework, with a new launch date to be determined.
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Spaceflight safety protocols are critical for the continuity of ISS operations and the reliability of commercial crew programs.
Launches & Spacecraft SpaceX, NASA delay next astronaut launch to ISS due to leak on Dragon spacecraft News By Mike Wall Published 31 August 2026 Crew-13 had been scheduled to lift off on Sept. 12. A new target date has not yet been announced.
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