MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Roscosmos space agency has aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station.
The decision to abort the launch was made due to technical issues that arose during the final countdown. The crew was scheduled to travel to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft.
Roscosmos officials have not provided specific details about the nature of the technical problems that led to the launch being called off. However, they have stated that the safety of the crew is their top priority.
This delay comes as a disappointment to the astronauts who were eagerly anticipating their mission to the space station. It is unclear at this time when the next launch attempt will take place.
The International Space Station is currently home to a crew of six astronauts from various countries. The aborted launch will not impact the operations of the space station, as there are enough supplies and crew members to sustain the mission.
Roscosmos engineers are now working to address the technical issues that led to the launch being aborted. Once the problems are resolved, a new launch date will be scheduled for the three astronauts.
Despite this setback, space agencies around the world remain committed to the continued exploration of space and the advancement of scientific research aboard the International Space Station.
