SpaceX, Axiom Space delays launch of second private crewed mission to space station

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Axiom Space’s second private astronaut mission from the Kennedy Space Center will not happen next week as planned.

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The launch will not take place on Monday, May 8, and a new launch date has not been set.

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Axiom Space is planning to send four people to the International Space Station on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.

The company announced Tuesday night that it is looking at other launch dates.

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Channel 9 will monitor when the launch is rescheduled and give updates on Eyewitness News.

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