"NASA's Cygnus Cargo Launch Set for SpaceX Falcon 9 Mission to ISS"

The NG-20 Cygnus cargo spacecraft is set to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket for the first time, with NASA targeting Jan. 30 for the mission from Cape Canaveral. This marks the first time Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo spacecraft has flown on Falcon 9, requiring minor changes to the cargo loading process and the creation of a "gigadoor" in the Falcon 9's fairing to accommodate late cargo loading. The shift to Falcon 9 is part of Northrop's plans to work with Firefly Aerospace on a new version of the Antares launch vehicle, while SpaceX has also been testing modifications for upcoming launches, including the IM-1 lunar lander.