Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL Delayed by Thruster Issue en Route to ISS
TL;DR
Northrop Grumman's new Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft experienced a thruster problem shortly after launch, delaying its arrival at the International Space Station, which was scheduled to deliver scientific cargo and supplies. All other systems are functioning normally, and a new arrival date is under review.
- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft suffers thruster issue on way to the International Space Station Space
- NASA, Northrop Grumman Assessing Cygnus XL Engine Burn Plan NASA (.gov)
- Engine shutdowns delay Cygnus cargo ship's rendezvous with space station CBS News
- NASA, Northrop Grumman postpone Cygnus XL arrival to ISS following propulsion issue Spaceflight Now
- Falcon 9 launches upgraded Cygnus cargo spacecraft to ISS SpaceNews
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