NASA and SpaceX postponed the Crew-13 mission to the ISS due to an oxidizer leak in the Dragon spacecraft's propulsion system, requiring further investigation and repairs.
A new launch date has not been announced
Aug 31, 2026
11:20 am
What's the storyNASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) after an oxidizer leak was detected in the propulsion system of their Dragon spacecraft.
The delay comes as both organizations conduct further tests on the vehicle.
Crew-13 had been scheduled to lift off on Sept. 12. A new target date has not yet been announced.
A new target date will be announced once available
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