Cape Canaveral, Florida – NASA and SpaceX have decided to delay the launch of Crew-8 to the International Space Station due to unfavorable conditions in the Dragon spacecraft’s flight path. The new launch time is scheduled for 10:53 p.m. Sunday, providing weather conditions improve for a successful liftoff.
The four Crew-8 members aboard the Dragon Endeavour capsule will be launched into space from pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center. However, the Space Force’s 45th Weather Squadron has expressed concerns about the weather, citing a 40% chance of “go for launch” conditions due to threats of precipitation, cumulus clouds, and poor ascent corridor weather.
If conditions allow, a Falcon 9 rocket will propel the Crew-8 members towards the International Space Station in a northeasterly trajectory. The rocket’s first-stage booster is expected to land at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station approximately 7 minutes and 38 seconds after liftoff, potentially generating sonic booms in Brevard County.
FLORIDA TODAY’s Space Team will provide live updates and link to NASA TV coverage starting around 7:15 p.m. at floridatoday.com/space for those interested in following the mission closely. Residents in the area may hear sonic booms as the Falcon 9’s booster returns to land at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
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Contact the Space Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY, Rick Neale, for any questions or further information about the mission before the rescheduled launch time. Keep an eye on updates as NASA and SpaceX prepare for the Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral.