NASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station after engineers discovered an oxidizer leak in the propulsion system of the Dragon spacecraft during prelaunch preparations. The issue was identified during routine processing ahead of the flight. An oxidizer is a critical component that helps fuel burn inside the propulsion system, enabling the vehicle to maneuver. Both teams are now conducting additional testing and reviewing data from the spacecraft. Any necessary repairs will be completed before Dragon is cleared to fly, and NASA has not yet announced a new target launch date.
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