NASA Cancels NG-22 Cygnus Mission After Spacecraft Damage

Damage to the cargo module during transit forces NASA to adjust ISS resupply plans, relying on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft for immediate needs.

NASA confirmed the NG-22 Cygnus mission is canceled due to irreparable damage to its Pressurized Cargo Module sustained during transit to the Kennedy Space Center.
The next Cygnus mission, NG-23, is now planned for no earlier than fall 2025 and may use a different spacecraft, pending assessments of the damaged module's repairability.
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft will handle the next ISS resupply mission in April, with an adjusted manifest prioritizing food and consumables to sustain the crew.
The cancellation highlights logistical challenges for the ISS, including potential delays in waste disposal typically handled by Cygnus missions.
NASA is exploring contingency options for future resupply, including the potential use of Boeing's Starliner and Sierra Space's Dream Chaser, though both remain under development.