SpaceX Crew 10 launch delayed after hydraulic issue
- A hydraulic system issue caused the cancellation of the Crew-10 launch at Kennedy Space Center.
- Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams must wait additional time before returning to Earth.
- NASA is looking for alternative launch windows on Thursday and Friday.
On March 12, 2025, NASA and SpaceX announced the scrubbing of the SpaceX Crew 10 rocket launch, which was scheduled to take place from Kennedy Space Center in the United States. The launch, originally set for 7:48 p.m. EST, was intended to transport four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month mission. However, a hydraulic issue was encountered with the ground systems, specifically involving one of the clamp arms on the transport erector. According to NASA commentator Derrol Nail, this problem was not related to the rocket itself but was strictly a ground operation issue. Prior to the scheduled launch, the crew was informed about the hydraulic problem about four hours before the countdown. SpaceX worked diligently to gather data and attempted to resolve the situation while maintaining the countdown. Unfortunately, the problem persisted, leading to the eventual decision to scrub the launch. The astronauts, including Barry