SpaceX scrubs Falcon 9 launch from Florida’s Space Coast
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket was scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, but the launch was scrubbed due to a technical issue.
The issue was discovered during a pre-launch check of the rocket's systems. SpaceX engineers are working to resolve the issue and have not yet announced a new launch date.
The Falcon 9 rocket was scheduled to launch a Dragon spacecraft carrying supplies and experiments to the International Space Station.
The Dragon spacecraft was carrying over 2,000 pounds of cargo, including food, water, and science experiments. The experiments were designed to study the effects of microgravity on human health and biology.
This was the second time in a week that SpaceX has had to scrub a launch.
Last week, SpaceX scrubbed a launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket due to a problem with the rocket's fairing. The fairing is a protective cover that encloses the rocket's payload during launch.
SpaceX is a private space exploration company founded by Elon Musk.
SpaceX has been developing the Falcon 9 rocket since 2006. The Falcon 9 is a reusable rocket that can be launched multiple times. SpaceX has also been developing the Dragon spacecraft since 2009. The Dragon spacecraft is a reusable spacecraft that can carry cargo and crew to and from the International Space Station.
SpaceX has a goal of making space travel more affordable and accessible.
SpaceX is working to develop reusable rockets and spacecraft that can be launched multiple times. This will help to reduce the cost of space travel and make it more accessible to businesses and individuals.