SpaceX has postponed the Axiom-4 mission launch to the International Space Station due to a Liquid Oxygen (LOx) leak discovered during post-static fire booster inspections. The launch, which was scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 pm IST, was delayed to allow SpaceX teams time for repairs. A new launch date will be announced pending the completion of repairs and range availability.
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