SpaceX Delays May 7 Launch to Space Station

SpaceX announced today that the launch of its Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station is “unlikely” to take place on May 7 as planned.

The launch has been delayed a number of times, but a successful static fire test of the Falcon 9 engines on Monday raised hope that the launch now was imminent.   In an emailed message today, however, SpaceX said —

“At this time, a May 7th launch appears unlikely.  SpaceX is continuing to work through the software assurance process with NASA.  We will issue a statement as soon as a new launch target is set.”