Cygnus Spacecraft Experiences Glitches After Launch Written 5 August 2024
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Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft being encapsulated inside the SpaceX Falcon 9 payload fairing.| Credit: SpaceX; NASA
Space News reports, “A Falcon 9 launched a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station Aug. 4, but the spacecraft suffered problems that have delayed maneuvers needed to reach the station. The launch appeared to go as planned, with the Cygnus spacecraft separating from the Falcon’s upper stage in low Earth orbit nearly 15 minutes after liftoff."
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