Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Cygnus Enhanced
Cargo Resupply
Active
Overview
/01The Cygnus spacecraft is launched aboard Antares, Atlas V, or Falcon 9 to deliver cargo to the ISS under NASAs CRS contracts. It has no heatshield so at the end of its mission its used to dispose of waste by burning up in the Earths atmosphere.
Agency
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Type
Cargo Resupply
Maiden Flight
December 6, 2015
Crew Capacity
N/A
Flight Life
1 week to 2 years design life.
Specifications
/02Cargo Earth Orbit Logistics
6.3
Height (m)
3.07
Diameter (m)
3750
Payload Capacity (kg)
—
Return Capacity (kg)
Mission Record
/0319
Total Launches
19
Successful
0
Failed
19
Spacecraft Flown
Landing Record
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings