Posts Tagged ‘Cygnus’
Antares Cygnus Successfully Launches At Wallops
It was a successful launch at NASA Wallops Flight Facility Saturday, as Northrop Grumman’s Antares vehicle, carrying the Cygnus Spacecraft, lifted off on its way to the International Space Station. The cargo of supplies and scientific-related material is expected to arrive at the International Space Station early Monday. The spacecraft is named after Katherine Johnson,…
Read MoreWallops Launched Spacecraft Now Headed to the ISS
After 2 days of weather delays, the resupply mission to the International Space Station left the Wallops Flight Facility just after 4 this morning. The Cygnus spacecraft is carrying 7,400 pounds of crew supplies, hardware and science to the International Space Station. Included in the 2300 pounds of science and research – a test of the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delayed Again – ISS Resupply Launch from Wallops Postponed to Saturday AM
UPDATED 11-15-18 – Delayed again. The launch of Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket with Cygnus cargo spacecraft is now targeted for 4:01am Saturday, NovEMBER 17, from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. NASA TV will provide launch coverage with commentary online beginning at 3:30 a.m. ================================================= Thursday morning’s launch of the Antares rocket from the…
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