Crew-9 Mission Launch Date Set for August 18
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Crew-9 Mission Launch Date Set for August 18
SpaceX and NASA are preparing for the Crew-9 mission, which is scheduled to launch on August 18. The mission will send astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
Crew-9 Astronauts Announced
The Crew-9 team includes commander Zena Cardman, pilot Nick Hague, mission specialist Stephanie Wilson, and mission specialist Alexsandr Gorbunov from Roscosmos.
Falcon 9 Rocket Cleared for Flight
After addressing the issue, the Falcon 9 rocket has resumed uncrewed launches, including missions for SpaceX's Starlink satellites. NASA and SpaceX are ensuring that the vehicle is safe for crewed missions.
Changes Made After Oxygen Leak Incident
The oxygen leak on July 11 was traced to a sensor hardware issue, which SpaceX has since replaced. NASA's Commercial Crew Program manager, Steve Stich, expressed confidence in the safety of the mission following these changes.
NASA's Continued Monitoring
NASA has been closely monitoring the situation and has participated in the testing of the new sensor hardware. The agency is conducting thorough analyses and certification processes to confirm readiness for the Crew-9 mission.
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