SpaceX, NASA delay next astronaut launch to ISS due to leak on Dragon spacecraft
A leak on the Dragon spacecraft has delayed the next astronaut launch to the ISS, with NASA and SpaceX adjusting the Crew-13 mission timeline.
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Questions people are asking
What caused the delay of the Crew-13 mission?
The delay was caused by a leak detected on the Dragon spacecraft, specifically an oxidizer leak.
Which organizations are involved in the Crew-13 mission?
The Crew-13 mission is a joint effort between NASA and SpaceX.
Has a new launch date been announced?
No, a new launch date has not yet been announced.
What happened
The launch of the next astronaut mission to the International Space Station has been delayed. The Crew-13 mission, scheduled to be launched by SpaceX and NASA, has been postponed due to a leak detected on the Dragon spacecraft. The leak, specifically an oxidizer leak, was identified as the cause for the delay.
The leak was first reported by Aviation Week and confirmed by NASA and SpaceX. Bloomberg and Space also carried the story. The exact nature of the leak and the timeline for repairs are not yet specified.
The extent of the delay and the impact on future missions are also unclear. NASA and SpaceX have not yet provided a new launch date.
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Sources (9)
- Dragon Leak Delays Next Crew Launch to ISS, X Report 1 Sep 2026 KeepTrack · 19h ago
- NASA announces postponement of launch of Crew-13 mission to ISS The Malaysian Reserve · 19h ago
- Falcon 9 • NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 The Space Coast Rocket · 19h ago
- Crew-13 mission to International Space Station delayed, NASA and SpaceX leaders say WKMG · 19h ago
- SpaceX, NASA Delay Launch of Manned International Space Station Mission Over Spacecraft Leak marketscreener.com · 19h ago
- Dragon Oxidizer Leak Threatens Planned Crew-13 Launch Date Aviation Week · 19h ago
- NASA, SpaceX Adjust Crew-13 Launch Date NASA (.gov) · 19h ago
- NASA, SpaceX Postpone ISS Mission Launch After Spacecraft Leak Bloomberg.com · 19h ago
- SpaceX, NASA delay next astronaut launch to ISS due to leak on Dragon spacecraft Space · 19h ago
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