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But the attempt was scrubbed about an hour before launch due to the helium leak. Todays launch has been scrubbed due to a helium leak on Falcon 9's first stage, SpaceX officials announced in an update today. A fix will be implemented by the next launch opportunity on Friday April 18, though weather on that date isn't ideal. [ See photos of SpaceX's 3rd Dragon mission to the space station ].