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The wait for NASA astronauts extends after the cancellation of SpaceX's rescue mission
SpaceX postponed the rescue mission that was supposed to bring back the astronauts from the NASA at the International Space Station (ISS). The rescue flight was supposed to take off 45 minutes after the scheduled launch, but a ground hydraulic issue forced the operation to be suspended.
The mission manager, Derrol Nail, announced the cancellation through an official statement. So far, SpaceX hasn't announced a new date for the Crew-10 mission launch.
The rescue team and the Crew-10 mission
The mission that was supposed to rescue the astronauts was led by:
- Astronaut Anne McClain
- Pilot Nichole Ayers
- Takuya Onishi from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
- Kirill Peskov, cosmonaut from the Russian agency Roscosmos.
This team was supposed to travel to the ISS to bring back the astronauts stranded since their departure on June 6, 2024. The uncertainty about their return is prolonged, and it's unknown when the rescue mission can be carried out.
The positive attitude of the stranded astronauts
Despite the cancellation and prolonged wait, astronauts Wilmore and Williams showed a positive attitude during an interview. They assured that they remain prepared for any situation.
NASA's perspective
Steve Stich, director of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, highlighted that manned spaceflights are full of unexpected challenges. He assured that the operational flexibility that NASA has in its partnership with SpaceX allows for agile responses to situations like this.
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