SpaceX Delays Falcon 9 Launches Following Staging Issue, Impacting Upcoming ISS Crew Flight
SPACE ECONOMY
SpaceX has suspended Falcon 9 launches after a staging issue during a recent mission. An internal investigation is in progress to address the problem before flights resume. This suspension raises concerns over the upcoming ISS Crew-12 launch planned for next Wednesday.
The issue occurred after the 14th Falcon 9 launch this year from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. NASA is monitoring the situation closely alongside the FAA. The Falcon 9 rocket has been operational since 2010 and has seen over 600 launches, with only rare reliability issues reported.

Feb 5, 2026, 6:22 PM