SpaceX and Northrop Grumman Team Up for Crucial ISS Resupply Mission
The mission includes scientific experiments and educational demonstrations, set to launch from Cape Canaveral.
- The Cygnus spacecraft, carrying 8,200 pounds of supplies, will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
- Experiments include water recovery technology and stem cell production in microgravity.
- The mission will feature a STEM demonstration using everyday objects to explain centripetal force.
- NASA and SpaceX will livestream the launch and docking events, with coverage beginning at 11:10 a.m. EDT.
- The Cygnus will remain docked at the ISS until January 2025, providing crucial supplies and research materials.