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SpaceX Astronaut Launch Now Set For Oct 1

September 23, 2026

1 min read

Key Takeaways

Crew-13 launch now set for Oct. 1 after delay.
Original launch date was Sept. 12.
Leak in Dragon spacecraft's propulsion system caused delay.
Mission will deliver four astronauts to ISS.

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Strategic Implications

This delay may indicate challenges in maintaining the reliability of reusable spacecraft, which could impact the efficiency of future crewed missions. The new launch date suggests that SpaceX and NASA are working to resolve the issue, which may have broader implications for the commercial crew program.

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What Happened

Crew-13 Mission Delayed Due To Dragon Spacecraft Leak

SpaceX’s next astronaut launch for NASA, Crew-13, is now scheduled to launch on Oct. 1 after a delay caused by a leak in the Dragon spacecraft’s propulsion system. The mission will deliver four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they will live and work for about seven months. The crew includes NASA’s Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, the Canadian Space Agency’s Josh Kutryk, and Sergey Teteryatnikov of Russia’s Roscosmos. This development was first reported by Space.com.

Source | Originally Published: September 22, 2026

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SpaceX Astronaut Launch Now Set For Oct 1

September 23, 2026

1 min read

Key Takeaways

Crew-13 launch now set for Oct. 1 after delay.
Original launch date was Sept. 12.
Leak in Dragon spacecraft's propulsion system caused delay.
Mission will deliver four astronauts to ISS.

Sign in to view key takeaways Get full access to in-depth analysis and key takeaways.

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Strategic Implications

This delay may indicate challenges in maintaining the reliability of reusable spacecraft, which could impact the efficiency of future crewed missions. The new launch date suggests that SpaceX and NASA are working to resolve the issue, which may have broader implications for the commercial crew program.

Sign in to view strategic implications Get full access to strategic analysis and expert insights.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

What Happened

Crew-13 Mission Delayed Due To Dragon Spacecraft Leak

SpaceX’s next astronaut launch for NASA, Crew-13, is now scheduled to launch on Oct. 1 after a delay caused by a leak in the Dragon spacecraft’s propulsion system. The mission will deliver four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they will live and work for about seven months. The crew includes NASA’s Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, the Canadian Space Agency’s Josh Kutryk, and Sergey Teteryatnikov of Russia’s Roscosmos. This development was first reported by Space.com.

Source | Originally Published: September 22, 2026

Companies Mentioned

SpaceX NASA Canadian Space Agency Roscosmos