The first launch of SpaceX‘s unmanned commercial cargo ship to the International Space Station has been delayed, officials confirmed on Friday.
SpaceX Launch Delayed
Key Takeaways:
- SpaceX's first commercial cargo mission to the International Space Station, using its Dragon spacecraft, has been delayed from early February until late March for further testing.
- This mission is part of NASA's strategy to utilize private companies for resupplying the ISS following the end of the U.S. shuttle program.
- SpaceX is also developing the Dragon to eventually transport crew members, aiming to reduce NASA's reliance on expensive Russian flights for astronaut transport.
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