Retired· NGSS· cargo resupply

Cygnus Upgraded

The Cygnus spacecraft is launched aboard Antares to deliver cargo to the ISS and commercial space stations.

Specifications

Payload: 5,000 kg
Height: 7.8 m
Diameter: 3.07 m
Time in flight: 1 week to 2 years design life.

Cygnus is a spacecraft developed originally by Orbital ATK and then acquired by Northrup Grumman after an acquisition. It is used to transport cargo to the ISS.

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No Missions Scheduled

No launches of this spacecraft are on the schedule.

Recent Missions

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We have no launches on record for this spacecraft yet.

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Retired· NGSS· cargo resupply

Cygnus Upgraded

The Cygnus spacecraft is launched aboard Antares to deliver cargo to the ISS and commercial space stations.

Specifications

Payload: 5,000 kg
Height: 7.8 m
Diameter: 3.07 m
Time in flight: 1 week to 2 years design life.

Cygnus is a spacecraft developed originally by Orbital ATK and then acquired by Northrup Grumman after an acquisition. It is used to transport cargo to the ISS.

Next Missions

No Missions Scheduled

No launches of this spacecraft are on the schedule.

Recent Missions

No Launches Listed

We have no launches on record for this spacecraft yet.

Space Launch Now for iOS and Android

Get alerts for launch, docking and splashdown, with the crew on every launch page.

See what's in the app

Scan to open on your phone

Specifications

Next Missions

No Missions Scheduled

Recent Missions

No Launches Listed

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Specifications

Next Missions

No Missions Scheduled

Recent Missions

No Launches Listed

Follow Every Cygnus Upgraded Mission.