Cygnus Launches Robotic Doctor for High-Precision Surgery on the International Space Station

Medicine & Technology Jan 26, 2024

A robot surgeon on its way to the ISS, aboard the Cygnus spacecraft, will dissect simulated astronaut tissue amid impressive experiments, including machine learning devices. Read the article to learn more details.

NASA, Northrop Grumman Successfully Launch Antares Rocket, “SS Sally Ride” After Fire Alarm Issue

Nov 07, 2022

More than 8,200 pounds of science research and cargo are being delivered to the International Space Station by a Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Read on to know the details.

Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Roscosmos Warns U.S. Sanctions Could 'Destroy' ISS

Feb 25, 2022

Dmitry Rogozin seemed irritated by President Biden's announcement to "degrade" Russia's space program. Read more to know how the conflict could harm ISS.

ISS Astronauts Isolated From Ukraine-Russia Crisis, Ex-Space Official Says

Feb 24, 2022

According to a former chairman of the National Space Council, tensions between Russia and Ukraine should not affect International Space Station operations. But, here's how it may affect the ESA-Roscosmos partnership.

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus Cargo Brings Its Largest Delivery For NASA

Aug 13, 2021

The Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft successfully docked with the orbiting science platform, confirming the temporary addition to the International Space Station.

X-ray Rings from Black Hole in Cygnus Constellation Reveal Invisible Space Dust

Aug 06, 2021

In newly released images, X-ray rings were emitted by a black hole eruption in the northern Cygnus constellation, revealing how invisible space dust surrounds the celestial object.

International Space Station Ship Named After Mathematician Katherine Johnson

Feb 22, 2021

Saturday's launch marked the 15th station supply run that Northrop Grumman has carried out for NASA in honor of Katherine Johnson.

NASA/ESA's Hubble Captures Images of Cygnus Supernova Blast

Sep 03, 2020

The Hubble Space Telescope captured the shock wave of a supernova explosion that occurred thousands of years ago. The Cygnus supernova blast is also expected to leave behind a remnant about 15 times the size of the Sun, about the size of a neutron star.

Orbital ATK's Cygnus Is Set To Launch In April 18 For Its 7th Resupply Mission To ISS

Apr 13, 2017

Orbital ATK Would Launch Cygnus on April 18 to resupply Internationational Space Station. NASA announced that Cygnus will be loaded with 7,600 pounds of scientific equipment, clothes, foods and waters.