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"SpaceX Delays Commercial Space Station Flight and AX-3 Mission"

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Source: Spaceflight Now
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SpaceX postponed the launch of its Axiom 3 mission to the International Space Station by 24 hours to allow for additional pre-flight data reviews. The delay was prompted by concerns over Crew Dragon parachute straps and the torquing of connectors holding the spacecraft to the Falcon 9's upper stage. The four-man crew is now scheduled for liftoff on Thursday, pending final analysis, as engineers work to ensure the safety of the mission.

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