Northrop Grumman Space Systems

Cygnus Standard

Cargo Resupply

Cygnus Standard
Retired

Overview

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The Cygnus spacecraft is launched aboard Antares or the Atlas V 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

September 18, 2013

Crew Capacity

N/A

Flight Life

1 Week to 2 Years design life.

Specifications

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Cargo Earth Orbit Logistics

5.1

Height (m)

3.07

Diameter (m)

2000

Payload Capacity (kg)

—

Return Capacity (kg)

Mission Record

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4

Total Launches

3

Successful

1

Failed

4

Spacecraft Flown

Landing Record

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

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