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Cygnus NG-25

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NG-25
NamesCRS NG-25
Mission typeISS resupply
OperatorNorthrop Grumman
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft typeCygnus XL
Manufacturer
Start of mission
Launch dateNovember 2026 (planned)
RocketFalcon 9 Block 5
Launch siteCape Canaveral
ContractorSpaceX
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeLow Earth orbit
Inclination51.66°

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NG-25 is a planned cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) contract. Operated by Northrop Grumman, the flight is currently slated to launch in December 2026 aboard a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket.

Following NG-23, the mission is the second to use the Cygnus XL spacecraft configuration, featuring a pressurized cargo module measuring 7.89 meters (25.9 ft) in length, with a payload capacity of 5,000 kilograms (11,000 lb), an increase of 19.5%, and a pressurized cargo volume of 36 cubic metres (1,300 cu ft), an increase of 15.5%.[1]

References

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  1. ↑ Foust, Jeff (August 3, 2023). "Northrop Grumman planning Cygnus upgrades". SpaceNews. Retrieved August 3, 2023.