SpaceX Launches Northrop Grumman's Cygnus Cargo Mission to the ISS.
SpaceX successfully launches Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft, laden with 4 tons of cargo, to the International Space Station (ISS). This marks Cygnus' 20th operational cargo mission, departing atop a Falcon 9 rocket, with the first stage flawlessly returning to Earth. Named after astronaut Patty Hilliard Robertson, Cygnus carries vital supplies and scientific equipment, including experiments to advance cartilage growth and 3D printing in microgravity. Scheduled to dock with the ISS on Feb. 1, Cygnus will spend six months before a fiery re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, gathering crucial data for future space missions.
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