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space1 month ago•77 min saved

Cosmic prank: ISS crew pull off optical illusion with Cygnus XL

NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jack Hathaway staged a lighthearted moment aboard the ISS on April 13, pretending Williams could 'hold' Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft in an optical illusion from the Cupola while the two captured the vehicle with Canadarm2 after its Apr 11 launch. The Cygnus XL was delivering about 11,000 pounds of cargo and experiments to the station. The playful moment highlighted crew morale amid a high-profile cargo-ship capture and installation on the Earth-facing port.

via Space|

#cygnus-xl #international-space-station #nasa

space1 month ago•78 min saved

Cygnus XL arrives at ISS with about 5 tons of science gear on CRS-24

Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo ship S.S. Steven R. Nagel was grappled by the ISS’s Canadarm2 at 1:20 p.m. EDT on April 13, 2026 and berthed to the Earth-facing port of Unity Node 1 to unload roughly 11,000 pounds (about 5 metric tons) of cargo for Expedition 74. The payload includes quantum science hardware to probe dark matter, equipment to advance stem cell production, a gut microbiome study, and a receiver to help protect GPS/radar systems from space weather. Launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 on April 11, this CRS-24 mission will keep the Cygnus XL attached until October.

via Space|

#canadarm2 #crs-24 #cygnus-xl

science1 month ago•5 min saved

Cygnus XL Delivers 5 Tons to ISS, Expanding On-Orbit Cargo

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the Cygnus XL cargo ship from Cape Canaveral, delivering over 5 tons of supplies to the International Space Station for a six‑month stay and signaling a significant increase in payload capacity alongside ongoing advances in reusable‑rocket logistics.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#cygnus-xl #falcon-9 #iss

space1 month ago•79 min saved

Cygnus XL Delivers 5-Ton Payload to ISS on SpaceX NG-24 Mission

SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo ship NG-24 atop a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, delivering about 11,000 pounds (4,990 kg) of science gear and supplies to the International Space Station. The Cygnus XL, named S.S. Steven R. Nagel, will be grappled by Canadarm2 on April 13, marking the second Cygnus XL flight, while the booster returned to a Cape Canaveral landing about eight minutes after liftoff.

via Space|

#cygnus-xl #iss #ng-24

space-exploration2 months ago•52 min saved

Cygnus XL dumps ISS trash for fiery deorbit

Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo freighter, the largest to visit the ISS, was jettisoned from the Unity module carrying thousands of pounds of garbage and is slated to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere after release over the south Atlantic.

via Space|

#cygnus-xl #deorbit-burn #international-space-station

science2 months ago•34 min saved

Cygnus XL departs ISS after first cargo mission, heading for fiery re-entry

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft — the S.S. Willie "Willie" McCool — left the International Space Station on March 12, after a nearly six-month stay delivering about 11,000 pounds of science gear and supplies. Detaching from Unity, Canadarm2 released Cygnus at 7:06 a.m. EST, and the freighter will deorbit to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, joining the ISS cargo fleet alongside SpaceX’s Dragon, Russia’s Progress, and JAXA’s HTV-X.

via Yahoo|

#cygnus-xl #international-space-station #ng-23

space-exploration8 months ago•4 min saved

Cygnus Cargo Ship Reaches ISS After Technical Glitches and Software Fixes

NASA's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft experienced engine malfunctions during its mission to the ISS, causing delays and highlighting the risks of space logistics. NASA is exploring options to recover the cargo delivery, emphasizing the importance of contingency planning and international cooperation in space missions.

via Rude Baguette|

#cargo-delivery #cygnus-xl #iss

space8 months ago•3 min saved

Northrop Grumman's Cargo Ship Successfully Resupplies ISS After Software Fix

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo ship successfully rendezvoused and was captured by the International Space Station after a software adjustment delay, delivering over 5 tons of supplies, research materials, and spare parts, including holiday treats for the crew. The mission marked the maiden flight of an upgraded, longer version of the spacecraft, named after astronaut Willie McCool, and highlights the importance of cargo resupply missions for station operations.

via Spaceflight Now|

#cargo-resupply #cygnus-xl #international-space-station

space8 months ago•3 min saved

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus Cargo Ship Debuts at ISS Amid Technical Challenges

Northrop Grumman's new Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft successfully arrived at the ISS on its debut mission, carrying over 11,000 pounds of supplies and named in honor of astronaut William 'Willie' McCool, despite a one-day delay caused by thruster issues. This mission marks the first Cygnus delivery in over a year and features the spacecraft's increased cargo capacity.

via Space|

#cargo-spacecraft #cygnus-xl #iss

science8 months ago•1 min saved

Northrop Grumman Delays Cygnus XL Arrival to ISS Due to Engine Issue

A Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL supply ship launched from Florida experienced engine failure, preventing it from docking with the International Space Station and delaying the delivery of cargo including food, science experiments, and spare parts.

via AP News|

#cargo-delivery #cygnus-xl #engine-trouble

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Cygnus XL Cargo Ship Delayed by Propulsion Issue en Route to ISS

A Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft carrying 11,000 pounds of supplies and scientific instruments to the ISS experienced a main engine failure during its maiden voyage, preventing it from docking and leaving the cargo in limbo; the mission's new schedule is under review.

via Futurism|

#cygnus-xl #iss-supply-mission #northrop-grumman

space8 months ago•2 min saved

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL Delayed by Thruster Issue en Route to ISS

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.

via Space|

#cygnus-xl #iss-resupply #northrop-grumman

space8 months ago•6 min saved

Cygnus XL Cargo Ship Delayed to ISS Due to Thruster Issue

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft's docking with the ISS has been postponed due to an early shutdown of its main engine during orbit-raising burns, with mission managers reviewing the situation; the spacecraft, carrying over 11,000 pounds of supplies, is part of NASA's NG-23 mission, which marks the debut of the larger Cygnus XL model.

via Spaceflight Now|

#cargo-resupply #cygnus-xl #iss

space8 months ago•3 min saved

Cygnus XL Cargo Ship Encounters Engine Issue En Route to ISS

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo ship experienced two premature engine shutdowns during its approach to the International Space Station, causing a delay in its scheduled rendezvous while engineers work on an alternative plan. The spacecraft, launched by SpaceX's Falcon 9, was carrying over 11,000 pounds of supplies, but the issue has not yet been resolved.

via CBS News|

#cygnus-xl #engine-shutdown #northrop-grumman

space8 months ago•3 min saved

SpaceX and Northrop Grumman Prepare for Major ISS Resupply Launches

SpaceX is launching a new, larger Cygnus XL spacecraft on its 23rd resupply mission to the International Space Station, carrying over 11,000 pounds of supplies and scientific experiments, with the launch scheduled for September 14, 2025, atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.

via Spaceflight Now|

#cygnus-xl #falcon-9 #iss-resupply