Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Cygnus Upgraded
Cargo Resupply
Retired
Overview
/01The Cygnus spacecraft is launched aboard Antares to deliver cargo to the ISS and commercial space stations. 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
N/A
Crew Capacity
N/A
Flight Life
1 week to 2 years design life.
Specifications
/02Cargo Earth Orbit Logistics
7.8
Height (m)
3.07
Diameter (m)
5000
Payload Capacity (kg)
—
Return Capacity (kg)
Mission Record
/030
Total Launches
0
Successful
0
Failed
0
Spacecraft Flown
Landing Record
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings