The launch of Crew 6 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) was scheduled for February 27th at 1:45AM ET, marking the sixth operational crewed mission for SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. However, just 2 minutes and 20 seconds before liftoff, an “hold call” was issued due to an issue with the ground system, according to a tweet from NASA.
This unexpected technical issue has caused NASA and SpaceX to reschedule the launch for Thursday, March 2nd at 12:34 AM ET.
The delay of the Crew 6 mission comes as a disappointment to the team at NASA, SpaceX, and the four crew members who were onboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft. However, it also highlights the complexity of space missions and the importance of safety protocols in place.
