NASA Delays Astronauts' Mission to Space Station Until September
Astronauts from both the United States and Japan have been delayed from launching to the International Space Station (ISS) in September due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The original launch date for the SpaceX Crew-2 mission was set for August 30th, but has now been pushed back to no earlier than mid- to late-September.
NASA and its international partners are taking extra precautions when it comes to sending astronauts to the ISS to ensure their safety and the safety of the rest of the crew. The delay of the SpaceX Crew-2 mission is just one of the many ways that the pandemic has disrupted space exploration.
It looks like the plans for the SpaceX Crew-2 mission will have to wait a little longer. NASA and its partners have decided to delay the mission until mid- to late-September due to the ongoing pandemic. This is just one of the many ways that the pandemic has impacted space exploration, and it’s a reminder of how important it is to take extra precautions when sending astronauts to the ISS.
source: Phys.org