SpaceX Polaris Dawn launch delayed to Monday morning, at the earliest
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- Sep 06, 2024
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Updated: 1:31 PM EDT Sep 6, 2024
HOPEFULLY THIS CREW WON’T BE WAITING TOO MUCH LONGER. ANOTHER LAUNCH ATTEMPT IS SCHEDULED FOR THE POLARIS DAWN MISSION. THIS COMING MONDAY. THAT’S ACCORDING TO THE FAA’S CURRENT OPERATIONS PLAN. THE AGENCY ORIGINALLY CLEARED SPACEX FOR LAUNCH TODAY, WITH TOMORROW AS THE BACKUP, BUT THE COMPANY NEVER CONFIRMED THAT IT WOULD LAUNCH ON EITHER DAY. THIS FOLLOWS TWO DELAYS LAST WEEK, ONE DUE TO A HELIUM LEAK, ANOTHER DUE TO UNFAVORABLE WEATHER. GRANITE STATERS SCOTT POTEET IS THE MISSION PILOT AGAIN. POLARIS DAWN COULD LAUNCH AT THE EARLIEST MONDAY MORNING. SPACEX CLEARED FOR LAUNCH ON TUESDAY, AS THE BACKUP WILL BE BRINGING YOU THAT LIFTOF
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Another launch attempt is tentatively scheduled for the Polaris Dawn mission this coming Monday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration's current operations plan. The agency originally cleared SpaceX for launch Friday morning, with Saturday morning as a backup, but the company never confirmed that it would launch on either day.This hold follows two delays last week -- one due to a helium leak and another due to unfavorable weather.Granite Stater Scott Poteet is the mission pilot. The launch could occur early Monday morning, with Tuesday morning as a backup.WMUR will air and stream the liftoff live once it occurs.>> Previous coverage:Sept. 4, 2024: Polaris Dawn launch delayed againSept. 1, 2024: SpaceX announces new launch date for Polaris Dawn Mission Aug. 29, 2024: FAA grounds SpaceX launches after booster goes up in flames Aug. 28, 2024: Launch of Polaris Dawn mission delayed by weather Aug. 27, 2024: Polaris Dawn mission delayed due to inclement weather, SpaceX says Aug. 26, 2024: Polaris Dawn launch delayed to Wednesday, Durham astronaut set to pilot spaceflight Aug. 17, 2024: NH SpaceX pilot prepares for potentially groundbreaking commercial flight June 10, 2024: NH Chronicle: Polaris Pilot Scott Poteet>> Scroll below: Interactive look at Polaris Dawn mission--
MANCHESTER, N.H. —
Another launch attempt is tentatively scheduled for the Polaris Dawn mission this coming Monday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration's current operations plan.
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The agency originally cleared SpaceX for launch Friday morning, with Saturday morning as a backup, but the company never confirmed that it would launch on either day.
This hold follows two delays last week -- one due to a helium leak and another due to unfavorable weather.
Granite Stater Scott Poteet is the mission pilot.
The launch could occur early Monday morning, with Tuesday morning as a backup.
WMUR will air and stream the liftoff live once it occurs.
>> Previous coverage:
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