Cygnus Cargo Spacecraft Installed on ISS for Critical Supplies Delivery

November 14, 2017 Patrick Blau 4128 Views Cygnus OA-8, MARS, Wallops

The Cygnus S.S. Gene Cernan arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday for a robotic capture and berthing to become a temporary part of the orbiting laboratory for the delivery of over three metric tons of supplies, maintenance gear and research.

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Re-Engined Antares Rocket aces Return to Flight Mission, lifts Cygnus Cargo Craft to Orbit

October 18, 2016January 28, 2017 Patrick Blau 2947 Views Cygnus OA-5, Wallops

Orbital ATK’s Antares rocket made a triumphant return on Monday, rumbling into the night skies over Wallops Island to lift the Cygnus OA-5 cargo spacecraft into orbit to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

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Revamped Antares cleared for Sunday Night Launch on ISS Cargo Delivery

October 15, 2016January 28, 2017 Patrick Blau 2660 Views Cygnus OA-5, Wallops

A flight-ready Antares rocket was rolled to Pad 0A at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport this week for the first time in nearly two years in preparation to restore Orbital ATK’s cargo launch capability to the International Space Station Sunday night.