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Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spaceplane, initially designed for ISS cargo resupply, faces a major shift after NASA removed its guaranteed purchase contract, leading the company to pivot towards defense and commercial markets with a free-flying demonstration planned for late 2026.
Northrop Grumman's new Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft experienced a thruster problem shortly after launch, delaying its arrival at the International Space Station, which was scheduled to deliver scientific cargo and supplies. All other systems are functioning normally, and a new arrival date is under review.
SpaceX is launching a new, larger Cygnus XL spacecraft on its 23rd resupply mission to the International Space Station, carrying over 11,000 pounds of supplies and scientific experiments, with the launch scheduled for September 14, 2025, atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.
This week features multiple space launches including cargo resupply missions to the ISS with Soyuz and Falcon 9 rockets, the launch of the Indonesian Nusantara Lima satellite, Chinese Yaogan 45, and several other satellite deployments, highlighting active international space activity.
NASA and SpaceX are launching the 33rd resupply mission to the International Space Station, carrying supplies, scientific experiments, and technology demonstrations, including a reboost capability for the station, with launch scheduled for August 24 and docking on August 25, 2023.