SpaceX's second crew flight delayed due to unfavourable weather; Elon Musk awaits COVID-19 results
4 years, 1 month ago

SpaceX's second crew flight delayed due to unfavourable weather; Elon Musk awaits COVID-19 results

India TV News  

SpaceX delayed its second astronaut flight by a day because of high wind and weather conditions that could jeopardize the recovery and recycling of the rocket booster, pushing the launch to Sunday. Friday’s postponement news came after SpaceX chief Elon Musk disclosed he had gotten mixed test results for COVID-19 and was awaiting the outcome of a more definitive test. “I can assure everyone that we’re looking good for the launch and all of the critical personnel involved,” said SpaceX’s Benji Reed, senior director for human spaceflight. He was inside Kennedy’s Launch Control last May for SpaceX’s first astronaut flight last May. One of the test pilots on SpaceX’s first astronaut flight, Doug Hurley, said he’s certain Musk will be involved with the launch — regardless of where he is.

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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Al Jazeera  

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Hindustan Times  

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ABC  

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CNN  

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Associated Press  

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Daily Mail  

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CNN  

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India TV News  

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