SpaceX CRS 6 ISS launch delayed to 2015

Post date: Sep 18, 2014 6:58:10 PM

SpaceX ISS cargo CRS Launches from pad SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, under the Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) contract with NASA.

CRS 4 is planned for launch on 20th Sept 2014.

Both CRS 5 and now CRS 6 Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station (ISS) have been delayed.

After 2 successful Falcon 9 Launches in August, The number of launches planned by SpaceX since August this year was to be 11 flights this number as suspected was a big reach,

With only 5 of the 11 planned launches likely by the end of the year. the other launch possible is a Falcon 9 for CONAE (ARGENTINA) launching from VANDENBERG.

SpaceX CRS 5

Launch date: 1st December 2014 (Now set for Dec 16th 2014)

seventh Dragon spacecraft on the fifth operational ISS. Delayed from Sept. 12. Moved up from Nov. 27. Delayed from Oct. 3. [July 9]

SpaceX CRS 6

Latest delay for CRS 6 is now 4th Feb 2015, Delayed from Dec. 5. [July 9]

Eighth Dragon spacecraft on the sixth operational ISS trip.