Cygnus Spacecraft Delivers Over 8,200 Pounds of Supplies to ISS

The successful docking marks Northrop Grumman's 20th cargo mission to the station, supporting ongoing scientific research and international cooperation.

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station, delivering over 8,200 pounds of supplies, including science experiments, crew supplies, and station hardware.
The Cygnus cargo craft will support the Expedition 70 crew and the departure of four Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) visitors, who are preparing to return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft.
The Cygnus mission marks Northrop Grumman's 20th cargo flight to the ISS, showcasing the ongoing collaboration between NASA and private companies for resupply services.
Among the delivered experiments is a European Space Agency project testing 3D printing in microgravity, aimed at advancing manufacturing capabilities in space.
The ISS crew, including astronauts from NASA, ESA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, engaged in various scientific and maintenance activities, highlighting the international cooperation aboard the orbiting laboratory.