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 inaugural commercial cargo launch of its Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station has been delayed from February 7 to no earlier than late March, due to the need for further testing.
- This mission is significant as SpaceX is one of the first private companies, contracted by NASA with a $1.6 billion deal, to resupply the ISS following the discontinuation of the U.S. shuttle program.
- Beyond cargo, SpaceX is also working on a reconfigured Dragon craft to carry crewmembers, aiming to provide astronaut transport and reduce NASA's current reliance on Russia.
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