NASA and SpaceX Postpone Mission to Rescue Astronauts Stranded on ISS

The launch, crucial for returning two astronauts stranded for nine months due to a Boeing spacecraft failure, was delayed over a technical issue.

NASA and SpaceX postponed the Crew-10 mission just 45 minutes before its scheduled launch due to a hydraulic issue with the launch pad's clamp arm system.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stranded on the ISS since June 2024 after a failure in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft prevented their return.
The Crew-10 mission, which was set to transport a new crew to the ISS, is also intended to bring Wilmore and Williams back to Earth after a brief handover period.
NASA has not yet confirmed a new launch date but indicated potential windows on Thursday and Friday, depending on technical and weather conditions.
The situation has drawn political attention, with President Donald Trump and Elon Musk criticizing the previous administration for the prolonged delay in addressing the astronauts' return.