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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
SpaceX is launching Northrop Grumman's new Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft on its first mission to the ISS, carrying larger cargo including materials for scientific research and medical development, with the spacecraft scheduled to arrive at the ISS on September 17.