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Polaris Dawn crew patiently await SpaceX launch amid multiple delays

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The launch of SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn mission has been delayed several times.

The mission was initially slated to launch Aug. 27 , but was delayed to Aug. 28 due to technical issues.

The launch depends upon the completion of a mishap investigation by the FAA .

Crew members voiced their support of the delays on social media.

The Polaris Dawn crew remains in a pre-flight quarantine.

"Just need the splashdown weather forecasts to cooperate," says Isaac Isaacman .

For now, the Polaris Dawn team remains in quarantine.

Isaacman says weather is the prescient issue ahead of a launch decision.

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