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SpaceX describes surgical intervention before launch of latest crew mission

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Briefings

A four-person crew launched a Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft from Cape Canaveral on October 1, 2026, to begin a six-month ISS expedition. The mission was delayed from mid-September to replace a faulty valve in the Dragon's propulsion system, requiring a propellant line cut. Crew members departed at 11:10 am EDT and reached orbit nine minutes later to dock Thursday evening.

Key points

• A four-person crew launched a Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft from Cape Canaveral on October 1, 2026, to begin a six-month ISS expedition.
• The mission was delayed from mid-September to replace a faulty valve in the Dragon's propulsion system, requiring a propellant line cut.

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Evidence covers only the launch delay and initial orbit details; specific docking progress, crew health status, or long-term mission outcomes are not provided.

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