Cosmic Chicago
Chicago's Independent Space News Outlet
Category: Science in Space
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S.S. Sally Ride Ready to Launch to Station: How to Watch the NG-18 Launch
This article has been updated to reflect new liftoff and broadcast times following launch postponement. NASA and Northrop Grumman are ready to launch the Cygnus cargo spacecraft named S.S. Sally Ride to the International Space Station (ISS). The resupply mission will deliver scientific research materials and space technology demonstrations, in addition to ISS hardware and…
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Northrop Grumman Successfully Sends Cygnus Spacecraft to the International Space Station
On Saturday, Northrop Grumman launched the Cygnus Spacecraft SS Piers Sellers to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA. The resupply mission sent over eight thousand pounds of science investigations, food and supplies, and other cargo to astronauts living and working on Station. The cargo spacecraft launched atop an Antares rocket from the Wallops Flight…
