Hey space fans! 🌟 Guess what? SpaceX had to delay a super important rocket launch! They were all set to send a spaceship to the International Space Station (that’s where astronauts live and work in space!). The mission was to bring home NASA’s two astronauts who’ve been up there for nine whole months! 😮
But just before the big countdown, they found a problem. 🚀 There was an issue with a hydraulic system on the launch pad. Hydraulics are like muscles for machines—they help them move smoothly. In this case, the hydraulics help release the rocket so it can fly into space!
The astronauts were already strapped into their seats, ready to go. But safety comes first! With less than an hour to launch, SpaceX decided to pause and fix the problem. They might try again as soon as Thursday night! 🤞
Once the new crew gets to the space station, they will replace the current astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Fun fact: They were supposed to come back earlier on a different spaceship, but it had some issues too! So now, SpaceX is helping to bring them home.
Isn’t it amazing how teamwork and being careful keep our space explorers safe? 🛰️ Stay tuned for more space adventures!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
