A recent Falcon 9 upper stage issue, the fourth in 19 months, has been resolved by the FAA and SpaceX. This critical spacex news paves the way for the upcoming space launch. The probable cause was an engine failure during the deorbit burn, with preventative measures now identified. Crew-12 is targeting its nasa launch for February 11th, 2026, at 6:01 a.m. Eastern, a significant rocket launch from KSC.