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spacescience1 year ago

"NASA's Long-Running Spacecraft Fire Experiment Ends as Flame Burns Out"

NASA concludes its eight-year Spacecraft Fire Safety Experiment (Saffire) with the final mission, Saffire-VI, which involved igniting materials inside an uninhabited Cygnus spacecraft to study fire behavior in space. The experiments provided valuable insights into how fires grow and spread in space, informing future spacecraft designs for missions to the Moon and Mars. The data collected will help NASA enhance mission safety and design safer spacecraft for its ambitious future missions.

via Phys.org|
#cygnus-spacecraft#fire-behavior#nasa
space1 year ago

"Northrop Grumman's Cygnus Spacecraft Delivers 8,200 Pounds of Cargo to Space Station"

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft successfully docked at the International Space Station, delivering over 8,200 pounds of supplies and science experiments, including a 3D printing test for creating metal products in microgravity. This marks the 20th Northrop Grumman trip to the ISS, and the Cygnus will remain attached until May before returning to Earth.

via UPI News|
#3d-printing#cygnus-spacecraft#international-space-station
spacescience1 year ago

"SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Northrop Grumman Cygnus to the ISS"

SpaceX successfully launched Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft to the International Space Station using a Falcon 9 rocket, carrying over four tons of cargo. The Falcon 9's first stage returned to Earth, marking its 10th successful launch and landing of the year. The Cygnus is scheduled to arrive at the ISS with over 8,200 pounds of supplies and scientific hardware, including experiments for cartilage growth and 3D printing metals in microgravity.

via TESLARATI|
#cygnus-spacecraft#falcon-9#international-space-station
space-technology1 year ago

"Robotic Innovations En Route to ISS as SpaceX Dominates Space Industry"

SpaceX becomes the sole U.S. provider for NASA's ISS missions, sending Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft carrying scientific instruments, a surgical robot, and a chip fabrication machine to the International Space Station. The Falcon 9's success solidifies its position, while NASA's plans for a low Earth orbit economy involve collaborations with private companies. The mission marks a significant milestone in space technology and research, with a focus on medical operations and semiconductor fabrication in space.

via Wccftech|
#cygnus-spacecraft#iss#nasa
spacescience1 year ago

"SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Cygnus Cargo Ship to ISS"

SpaceX is set to launch a Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft to the International Space Station using a Falcon 9 rocket, marking the first time a Cygnus spacecraft will be launched by a Falcon 9. The mission carries over 8,200 pounds of science and supplies, including a surgical robot, semiconductor manufacturing device, and a metal 3D printer. The launch is significant due to the retirement of the Antares 230+ rocket and the need for an alternative launch vehicle following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

via Spaceflight Now|
#cygnus-spacecraft#falcon-9#international-space-station
space1 year ago

"Upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Mission to Deliver Cargo and Science to ISS"

The NG-20 mission is set to launch the Cygnus spacecraft S.S. Patricia Hilliard Robertson to the International Space Station atop a SpaceX Falcon 9, marking the first of three Cygnus missions to fly aboard Falcon 9. The launch is scheduled for Jan. 30 from Cape Canaveral, with the booster set to conduct a return to launch site landing. The Cygnus will carry various cargo, including a surgical robot, 3D printer, and solar array upgrade kit, and is named after astronaut Patricia Hilliard Robertson. After its stay at the ISS, the Cygnus will be loaded with trash and commanded to make a destructive reentry over the South Pacific.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#cygnus-spacecraft#falcon-9#iss
science-and-technology1 year ago

"Robotic Surgeon and 3D Metal Printer Bound for ISS in NASA's Latest Experiment"

NASA and its partners are preparing to send various scientific investigations to the International Space Station via Northrop Grumman's 20th commercial resupply services mission, including experiments involving a 3D metal printer, semiconductor manufacturing, and thermal protection systems. The Cygnus spacecraft, scheduled to launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, will also deliver essential provisions, equipment, and supplies to support the ISS crew.

via Interesting Engineering|
#3d-metal-printer#cygnus-spacecraft#international-space-station
space1 year ago

"SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Northrop Grumman Cygnus Cargo to Space Station"

SpaceX is set to launch a Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket for the first time on Jan. 30. Modifications to the rocket's payload fairing include adding a hatch for late-load cargo, such as ice cream for the astronauts. The Cygnus will deliver fresh foods, supplies, and science experiments to the International Space Station, where it will stay docked for approximately six months. Afterward, it will dispose of waste during a fiery reentry into Earth's atmosphere. Previous Cygnus missions flew atop Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket, which is being phased out due to supply chain disruptions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

via Space.com|
#cygnus-spacecraft#falcon-9-rocket#international-space-station
space-launches2 years ago

"NASA's Cygnus Prepares for Falcon 9 Launch with Surgical Robot and 3D Metal Printer"

Northrop Grumman is preparing the first Cygnus spacecraft to fly on a Falcon 9 for the NG-20 cargo mission, carrying experiments such as 3D printing of metal parts and semiconductors in microgravity, remote control robotic surgery, and heat shield testing. SpaceX is aiming to launch nine Falcon 9s by the end of the month, falling short of its goal of 12 per month, while also dealing with rescheduled Starlink Group 7-11 and 6-38 launches. Additionally, Virgin Galactic plans to send VSS Unity on a suborbital flight, and Rocket Lab's Electron will launch four space situational awareness satellites.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#cygnus-spacecraft#falcon-9#northrop-grumman
space2 years ago

NASA Observes Northrop Grumman Cygnus Departing Space Station

NASA will provide live coverage of Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft departure from the International Space Station on December 22. The spacecraft, which delivered supplies and cargo to the station, will be detached by the Canadarm2 robotic arm and released into space. After a deorbit engine firing in January, Cygnus will safely burn up in Earth's atmosphere.

via NASA|
#cygnus-spacecraft#international-space-station#live-coverage
space-exploration2 years ago

"From IUP Graduate to Space Mission: Late Homer City Astronaut Honored"

Northrop Grumman has announced that an upcoming Cygnus spacecraft mission will be named after Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson, a NASA astronaut and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) graduate who died before she could go to space. The S.S. Patricia “Patty” Hilliard Robertson will be the 20th mission of the Cygnus spacecraft, which supplies equipment and supplies to the International Space Station. Dr. Hilliard Robertson was recognized for her accomplishments in space medicine, flight instruction, and piloting, and her service as an astronaut. She is remembered as an inspiration in medicine, aviation, and space exploration.

via TribLIVE|
#cygnus-spacecraft#nasa-astronaut#northrop-grumman
space2 years ago

Northrop Grumman and Voyager Space Forge Partnership for Commercial Space Station

Northrop Grumman and Voyager Space have announced a partnership to develop a commercial space station project. Northrop Grumman will modify its Cygnus spacecraft to dock autonomously with Voyager's Starlab space station, while also ending development of its own proposed commercial station. The partnership aims to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to create a strong contender for replacing the International Space Station. The collaboration will also allow Northrop to provide Cygnus cargo resupply services to other customers. NASA sees the partnership as a positive development in the evolution of the low Earth orbit economy.

via SpaceNews|
#commercial-space-station#cygnus-spacecraft#northrop-grumman
space2 years ago

Northrop Grumman Joins Forces with Nanoracks for 'Starlab' Commercial Space Station

Northrop Grumman has withdrawn from its solo plans to develop a commercial space station and has partnered with Nanoracks, a subsidiary of Voyager Space, to collaborate on the "Starlab" project. Under this new venture, Northrop Grumman will provide cargo transportation services using the upgraded Cygnus spacecraft, which will feature autonomous docking capabilities. The partnership aims to support the development of advanced docking systems and push forward transportation operations in low Earth orbit (LEO). Northrop Grumman's decision to join forces with Nanoracks comes after receiving a green rating for its technical approach but a yellow rating for its business plan in NASA's evaluation of free-flying space station proposals.

via Spaceflight Now|
#commercial-space-station#cygnus-spacecraft#nanoracks
space-exploration2 years ago

Voyager Space Partners with Northrop Grumman for Starlab Space Station

Voyager Space has announced a teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman to develop autonomous rendezvous and docking technology for Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft and provide cargo resupply services for the Starlab space station. The collaboration aims to strengthen the development of Starlab and the enhanced Cygnus system for NASA's Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Development program. Northrop Grumman will upgrade its Cygnus cargo vehicle with a fully autonomous docking system, enabling independent docking between spacecraft. The Cygnus spacecraft will deliver pressurized cargo to Starlab over a five-year period, supporting future human spaceflight missions.

via PR Newswire|
#autonomous-docking#cygnus-spacecraft#northrop-grumman
space2 years ago

Space Coast Becomes Northrop Grumman's Hub for Future Space Station Missions

Northrop Grumman will shift its resupply missions to the International Space Station (ISS) from Virginia to the Space Coast later this year due to the depletion of Russian-made engines used on its Antares rocket. The company will partner with Firefly Aerospace to create a new version of the Antares rocket, but it won't be available until 2025. In the meantime, Northrop Grumman has made a deal with SpaceX to launch its Cygnus spacecraft on Falcon 9 rockets from Florida. The first launch is expected in December, and there are potentially more launches planned through 2025.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#antares-rocket#cygnus-spacecraft#northrop-grumman