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DannyB [soylentnews.org] writes:

From Futurism [futurism.com]
NASA Delays SpaceX Launch Due to “Medical Issue” [futurism.com]

"The issue is not a medical emergency and not related to COVID-19."

SpaceX’s fourth crewed launch to the International Space Station on board a Crew Dragon spacecraft had to be delayed yet again — this time due to a medical issue.

The mission, dubbed Crew-3, was initially slated for Sunday, but has been pushed to no earlier than Saturday. The launch was already pushed to Wednesday due to “unfavorable” weather over the weekend.

NASA has yet to reveal details regarding the “minor medical issue [...]

From Space.com [space.com]
SpaceX's Crew-3 astronaut launch for NASA delayed by 'minor medical issue' [space.com]

NASA did not identify which crewmember is experiencing the medical issue, nor did it describe the issue in any detail. It's unclear if and when we'll learn much more, given the privacy concerns and considerations surrounding health.

The Crew-3 astronauts remain in quarantine at KSC, agency officials said. This is part of normal prelaunch routine. The Crew Dragon and Falcon 9 "are in good shape and will remain at Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy," NASA officials wrote in the update.

[....] The agency is still evaluating dates for the departure of Crew-2 [...]

See also:

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Launch Delayed from Nov. 3 [nasa.gov]

Teams will continue to monitor crew health as they evaluate potential launch opportunities at the end of the week. The earliest possible opportunity for launch is 11:36 p.m. EDT Saturday, Nov. 6.

Medical issue delays Crew-3 launch [spacenews.com]

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