SpaceX launch to rescue two astronauts stuck since June 2024 is scrubbed

[Michie]

A hydraulic ground issue caused a 24-hour delay to bring Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Suni Williams home​

Elon Musk and SpaceX are looking to bring Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Suni Williams, the pair of U.S. astronauts that have been in space much longer than NASA originally planned, back to Earth soon. Unfortunately, due to a hydraulic ground issue, the launch was scrubbed approximately 30 minutes before lift-off.

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SpaceX launch to rescue two astronauts stuck since June 2024 is scrubbed

Elon Musk and SpaceX are looking to bring Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Suni Williams, the pair of U.S. astronauts that have been in space much longer than NASA originally planned, back to Earth soon.

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[Michie]

Lord have mercy and bring them home!

 

[RileyG]

Lord have mercy and bring them home!

From your lips to God's ears!

 

[iluvatar5150]

A bit of correction: Crew-10 isn’t their rescue. It’s their replacements. The “stuck” astronauts are going home on Crew-9, which has been up there since September.

 

[Michie]

NASA and SpaceX will get their next opportunity to send the rocket into space when the launch window opens no earlier than 7:03 p.m. EDT on Friday.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared a message of support for NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 ahead of their launch on Wednesday, highlighting the U.S. military's prominent role in the mission.

"I just want to take a brief moment to say we are praying for you," Hegseth said in a video posted to X. "We wish you Godspeed, and we look forward to welcoming you all home soon."

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SpaceX launch scrubbed hours after Hegseth shares message to rescue mission crew: ‘Wish you Godspeed’

The planned launch of SpaceX Crew-10 to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, hours after Secretary of Defense Hegseth said he was praying for members of the crew.

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[Phil G]

Everything looks good for launch today. I really enjoyed the live Q&A from the ISS 10 days ago, especially when Barry 'Butch' Wilmore testified to Jesus being his Lord and Saviour. Praying for safety and a successful mission.

 

[Phil G]

Brilliant launch...enjoyed watching it immensely!