Subhanshud Mission Faces Multiple Setbacks: Launch Delayed Again !!
It was announced on Friday morning (Indian time), that the mission has been put on hold by NASA, Axiom Space and Elon Musk's business. They have explained why they have put the mission on hold. The Aveda Service Module of the International Space Station has only been repaired. NASA researchers require a little more time to test if all is functioning as normal. It should be mentioned that Reggie Whitson, a former NASA astronaut and now the director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, is commanding the mission.
Original Launch and Initial Rescheduling
The mission of Subhanshud was originally set to begin on May 29, 2025. Then it was rescheduled for June 8. The mission was delayed because of an issue with the electrical harness in the 'Dragon'. On 8th June, the mission had to be cancelled because of poor weather. The following day, i.e., 9th June, the mission was planned for the mission. That day also, preparation of Falcon-9 rocket was delayed because it was not ready. The mission did not happen on June 10 because of poor weather and technical issues. Subsequently, the Axiom-4 mission date was rescheduled for June 11. However, before the launch, while inspecting the 'fire booster' of the spacecraft, it was observed that 'LOX' was leaking in the rocket. That is, liquid oxygen was leaking in the rocket. Because of this, the space mission was delayed.
Final Launch Attempts and Ongoing Issues
It was decided that the spacecraft of Musk's organization will launch with Subhanshud on June 19. Due to an issue with the Aveda service module of the International Space Station, it was delayed to June 22. It was declared on Friday that the spacecraft will not be launched even on that day.
