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SpaceX Delivers 5 Tons of Supplies to Space Station
InnovationApr 13

SpaceX Delivers 5 Tons of Supplies to Space Station

A Falcon 9 rocket launched the largest cargo spacecraft ever to the International Space Station, carrying 11,000 pounds of science equipment and supplies. The mission honors a legendary astronaut who spent over 720 hours in space.

Google News - Science2 min read
SpaceX Rocket Delivers 5 Tons of Supplies to Space Station
InnovationApr 11

SpaceX Rocket Delivers 5 Tons of Supplies to Space Station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launched the Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station, carrying a full load of science experiments, crew supplies, and equipment. The mission showcases how space companies are working together to keep critical research flowing 250 miles above Earth.

SpaceNews2 min read
ISS Cargo Ship Carries 11,000 Pounds of Supplies Then Trash
InnovationMar 12

ISS Cargo Ship Carries 11,000 Pounds of Supplies Then Trash

The largest cargo spacecraft ever to visit the International Space Station just completed a seven-month mission, delivering vital supplies before becoming the ultimate recycling system. After bringing 11,000 pounds of gear to astronauts, Cygnus XL departed with thousands of pounds of garbage for a fiery atmospheric burnup.

Space.com2 min read
New XL Cargo Spacecraft Completes Debut Space Station Mission
InnovationMar 12

New XL Cargo Spacecraft Completes Debut Space Station Mission

Northrop Grumman's biggest cargo spacecraft yet just wrapped up a successful six-month mission to the International Space Station, delivering 11,000 pounds of supplies despite an early engine hiccup. The Cygnus XL's triumph shows how space delivery is getting bigger and better.

Space.com2 min read
Space Station Gets 11,000 Pounds of Science in April
InnovationMar 7

Space Station Gets 11,000 Pounds of Science in April

A cargo spacecraft will deliver groundbreaking quantum science equipment, cancer treatment research, and supplies to astronauts living 257 miles above Earth. The mission represents America's 24th successful resupply to the International Space Station, keeping humanity's laboratory running strong.

NASA2 min read
Japan's New Cargo Ship Gets Second Life as Space Lab
InnovationMar 6

Japan's New Cargo Ship Gets Second Life as Space Lab

Japan's HTV-X1 spacecraft just left the International Space Station after four months, but instead of heading straight home, it's starting a three-month mission as an orbiting science lab. This marks a fresh chapter for Japan's next-generation cargo program.

Space.com2 min read