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SpaceX launch of NASA Crew-11 aborted at the last minute because of bad weather
NBC News· 2025-07-31 17:40
on countdown net. Hold, hold, hold. We are standing down for violation of weather rules.Dragon SpaceX. Bad luck on weather there. We just got clipped by a cumulus cloud uh right over the pad.So, ended up scrubbing for weather. The crew is in the same posture that they were in the 45 minutes leading up to launch. They've got to to be in that posture until they can offload all that propellant, which takes about the exact same amount of time to to offload as it took to put on, as well as disarm that launch esc ...
SpaceX launch scrubbed due to weather
NBC News· 2025-07-31 16:44
Launch Delay & Reasons - The launch was scrubbed due to violation of weather rules, specifically potential thunderstorms [1][3][4][5] - Convective weather poses a significant risk, leading to the decision to call off the launch [3] - Weather conditions are a critical factor, and no chances are taken [6] Trajectory & Timing - Precise timing is essential for intersecting with the International Space Station (ISS) [6][10][11] - The ISS orbits at approximately 220 miles (354 kilometers) above Earth, traveling at 17,000 mph (27,359 km/h) [10][11] - A tight launch window exists to achieve the correct altitude and speed for ISS rendezvous [11] Safety Protocols & Procedures - Extensive safety protocols are in place to ensure astronaut safety [9] - The process includes making the rocket safe and removing the astronauts [8] - All checks are repeated before the next launch attempt [9] Reschedule & Future Plans - The launch has been rescheduled for tomorrow at 11:43 [12] - The entire launch process will be repeated [8][9] - Recalculation of trajectory is necessary after a scrub [6] Technical Details - The rocket uses liquid oxygen and kerosene as fuel [11][12]