SpaceX's ambitious mission to rescue two stranded astronauts has encountered a setback, with the scheduled launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida being postponed. The delay was attributed to a hydraulic ground issue affecting the rocket's readiness.
Originally, the Falcon 9 rocket was set to transport four new crew members to the International Space Station (ISS) while also facilitating the safe return of NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. Both astronauts launched into space in June but have remained aboard the ISS due to concerns over the safety of their return spacecraft, a Boeing model.
The next potential launch opportunity has been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, which could allow Williams and Wilmore to return to Earth shortly after the SpaceX mission successfully completes its journey to the ISS.
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