In a last-minute turn of events, NASA and Boeing have scrubbed the highly anticipated first crewed mission of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) just minutes before liftoff on Saturday. 🙁
The mission was set to launch aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 12:25 p.m. Eastern Time.
Approximately 3 minutes and 50 seconds before the scheduled launch, the ULA launch team issued a hold due to an automatic hold of the ground launch sequencer, according to NASA. This decision was made to ensure the safety and success of the mission.
This test flight was significant as it was designed to carry NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the ISS for about a week. The primary goal is to test the Starliner spacecraft and its subsystems before NASA certifies it for regular rotational missions under the agency’s Commercial Crew Program.
The Starliner spacecraft isn't new to launch delays. It was previously scheduled to lift off on May 6, but that attempt was also scrubbed due to technical issues. As of now, NASA has not yet announced a new launch date for the mission.
Stay tuned to NewspaperAmigo.com for the latest updates on this developing story and more exciting news from the world of space exploration! 🌟
