SpaceX, NASA Delay CRS-29 Cargo Launch to International Space Station

November 2, 2023

SpaceX and NASA have delayed the launch of the CRS-29 cargo mission to the International Space Station to Tuesday, November 7, at 9:16 p.m. EST (1316 GMT). The launch was originally scheduled for Thursday, November 2, but was delayed due to additional time needed to complete final prelaunch processing.

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The CRS-29 mission will deliver approximately 6,500 pounds of supplies, research, and hardware to the space station. The cargo includes food, water, clothing, and other essential supplies for the crew, as well as equipment for scientific experiments and technology demonstrations.

Some of the research launching on the CRS-29 mission includes:

• ILLUMA-T: This experiment will test laser communication technology that could provide enhanced data communication capabilities on the space station and other spacecraft.
• Atmosphere-Space Interactions Monitor (ASIM): This instrument will measure atmospheric waves and turbulence, which can affect spacecraft and satellites.
• Spaceborne Cloud Aerosol Lidar and Pathfinder Spectrometer (SCALES): This instrument will measure clouds and aerosols in the Earth's atmosphere.

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The CRS-29 mission is the 29th commercial resupply mission that SpaceX has flown for NASA. SpaceX has a contract with NASA to fly 60 cargo missions to the space station.

The launch of the CRS-29 mission will be broadcast live on NASA Television.