Overview

• NASA has officially canceled the NG-22 Cygnus mission due to damage sustained by the spacecraft's Pressurized Cargo Module during transit to Kennedy Space Center.
• SpaceX's upcoming Dragon mission in April will prioritize critical consumables and food supplies over scientific payloads to sustain the ISS crew.
• The next Cygnus mission, NG-23, is scheduled no earlier than fall 2025, potentially using a different vehicle as NASA and Northrop Grumman assess repair feasibility for the damaged module.
• The incident underscores the logistical challenges of ISS resupply, as Cygnus also serves as a key waste disposal system for the station.
• NASA is exploring alternative resupply options, including Boeing's Starliner and Sierra Space's Dream Chaser, though neither vehicle is currently operational.