Engine Problems Delay Falcon 9’s Historic Launch

Before it could slew the surly bonds of globe and dance the skies on laughter - silvered wing , SpaceX ’s Falcon 9 ’s early dayspring launch was unfortunatelyscrapped by Nasa todaydue to high than normal pressure readings in its act five railway locomotive .

A SpaceX Falcon 9 aborted its launching May 19 moment after its engines ignited when computers notice higher force per unit area readings than allowed . The center engine pressure built above limits and a shutdown occur one - half endorsement before liftoff , SpaceX officials said .

Before the space vehicle crap another launch attempt — so it can rendezvous and dock with the International Space Station — the Falcon 9 will be moved off the launch pad and return to its repair shed where the railway locomotive can be exhaustively inspected . And if locomotive engineer do discover a job , the engine will be swapped out with a backup so the Falcon 9 can make another launch attempt as early on as Tuesday morning if all goes well . [ NASAviaDvice ]

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