NASA, SpaceX Delay Europa Clipper Mission Amid Safety Concerns Due to Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton moving from east from Gulf of Mexico towards the Space Ghost and might cause heavy winds and rainfall. Considering this, NASA and SpaceX delayed Europa Clipper Mission.
NASA and SpaceX delayed their launch attempt of the agency's new Europe Clipper Mission due to unexpected hurricane conditions in the area. The mission was slated for October 10, 2024. NASA's Launch Service Program informed us that once the storm had passed, the recovery team would assess the safety of the spaceport and the launch processing facilities. With this, the team would identify the damage before personnel return to work. The US aerospace agency informed that Hurricane Milton is expected to move east from the Gulf of Mexico this week towards the Space Ghost. The high winds and heavy rains are expected in Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island regions on Florida's east coast. Elon Musk Sends Starlink Internet Terminals for People Affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina After Being 'Alerted' by Donald Trump.
NASA and SpaceX Delayed Europa Clipper Mission Due to Hurricane MiltonÂ
📢Launch Update!
.@NASA and @SpaceX are standing down from the Oct. 10, launch attempt of the agency’s @EuropaClipper mission due to anticipated hurricane conditions in the area.
Once the storm passes, recovery teams will assess the safety of the spaceport and the launch… pic.twitter.com/wl3VUyrmZv
— NASA's Launch Services Program (@NASA_LSP) October 6, 2024
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