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Tag: Northrop Grumman
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How to Watch the NG-20 Cygnus Launch to the Space Station
Northrop Grumman is ready to launch the NG-20 Cygnus spacecraft to the International Space Station for NASA. Launch is targeted for no earlier than 11:07 a.m. CST on Tuesday, January 30th aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. NASA will provide prelaunch activities and launch coverage live on its website, NASA+, NASA TV, and the NASA…
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Northrop Grumman Ready to Launch S.S. Laurel Clark to the ISS for NASA: How to Watch the NG-19 Launch
Northrop Grumman is ready to launch its 19th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station for NASA from Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The Antares rocket will launch a Cygnus spacecraft named the S.S. Laurel Clark to the orbiting lab, carrying over 8,000 pounds of crew supplies, equipment, and research materials. NASA will livestream…
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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…
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Live Blog: Northrop Grumman CRS-16 Mission
5:30 PM CT Update: Cygnus solar panels will deploy very soon. All systems still nominal. Join us early Thursday morning as Cygnus reaches the International Space Station for rendezvous and docking coverage! 5:10 PM CT Update: Everything performing well. All systems nominal. Spacecraft separation confirmed and confirmation of successful Cygnus orbital insertion. 5:01 PM CT…
