In a surprising twist, SpaceX has indefinitely postponed the static fire test for its Falcon 9 rocket, set to launch the Crew-11 team to the International Space Station (ISS). A technical glitch was cited as the reason for the delay.

The company announced that they are now aiming for a new test window on Tuesday, following a malfunction with the transporter erector cradle arm at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A. SpaceX clarified that the issue involved the positional indication of the cradle arm.

According to SpaceX's statement, "Today's test auto-aborted at T-57 seconds due to an error with the transporter erector's cradle arm position indication. Although the arm functioned correctly, our teams are currently reviewing the data to ensure everything is operational before proceeding. Rest assured, the Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft remain in optimal condition on the launch pad as we prepare for the Crew-11 mission to the ISS."

The static fire test is a vital step in rocket preparation, as it simulates countdown procedures while the rocket is secured in place, allowing engineers to evaluate engine performance prior to launch.

Booster serial number B1094, which has already flown twice, will serve as the backbone for Crew-11's mission, following its previous successful flights during Axiom Mission 4. Fans and space enthusiasts alike are eagerly awaiting updates as the countdown to the Crew-11 launch continues!