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Falcon 9 launches Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the ISS
Original Publication Date: 2026-04-11 16:28
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo spacecraft, named S.S. Steven R. Nagel, lifted off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral at 7:41 a.m. Eastern, after a weather‑delayed launch originally set for April 8. The vehicle, carrying 2,120 kg of hardware, 1,410 kg of crew supplies and 1,075 kg of science payloads, will dock with the ISS’s Unity module on April 13 at about 12:50 p.m. Eastern. This marks the fourth consecutive Cygnus mission to use a Falcon 9 while Northrop continues to bridge the gap left by its retired Antares rocket and the still‑in‑development Antares 330. Meanwhile, NASA’s fiscal‑year 2027 budget request cuts roughly $1.1 billion from the $3 billion allocated for ISS operations, potentially affecting the number of cargo missions and crew size on the station.
NRL to Showcase Sovereign Space Capabilities at 41st Space Symposium
Original Publication Date: 2026-04-11 22:46
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory will showcase a new suite of technologies designed to bolster resilient space domain awareness and support autonomous orbital infrastructure at the 41st annual event. The innovations aim to improve real‑time tracking of space objects, enhance data fusion, and enable self‑healing satellite networks. They incorporate advanced sensors, artificial‑intelligence algorithms, and secure communication protocols. This unveiling marks a significant step toward a more secure and autonomous space environment.
Northrop Grumman Contracted for Hungary’s HUGEO Sovereign Communications Satellite
Original Publication Date: 2026-04-11 21:48
Hungary has taken a bold step toward space sovereignty, as 4iG Space and Defence Technologies inked a multi‑hundred‑million‑dollar deal with Northrop Grumman on April 7, 2026, to develop the country’s first indigenous satellite system. The partnership will build cutting‑edge launch vehicles, ground stations and secure communication networks that will allow Hungary to operate independently in space. It also includes technology transfer and joint training programs to grow a skilled domestic workforce. With this collaboration, Hungary is poised to become a significant player in the European space arena.
Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV Lofted USSF Tech Demonstration Payloads to Orbit
Original Publication Date: 2026-04-11 21:24
Northrop Grumman successfully launched the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program S29A mission from Space Launch Complex 8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base
La NASA da la bienvenida a la Tierra a los exploradores lunares de Artemis II, quienes batieron récords
Original Publication Date: 2026-04-11 14:54
NASA’s Orion spacecraft, carrying astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Jeremy Hansen, completed a historic 10
NASA Science, Cargo Launch Aboard Northrop Grumman CRS-24
Original Publication Date: 2026-04-11 13:49
On April 11, 2026, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying about 11,000 pounds of supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station. The CRS‑24 mission will deliver new quantum‑science hardware, therapeutic stem‑cell production equipment, gut‑microbiome model organisms, and a space‑weather receiver to support research on Expedition 74/75. Astronauts Jack Hathaway and Chris Williams will capture the spacecraft at 12:50 p.
Artemis II Splashes Down
Original Publication Date: 2026-04-11 11:05
NASA’s Orion spacecraft touched down in the Pacific after a nearly 10‑day Artemis II flight that set a new record for the farthest crewed spaceflight and provided the first crewed views of the Moon’s far side. The crew deployed parachutes just seconds before splashdown, marking a successful return to Earth. Artemis II demonstrated the technology and experience needed for future lunar exploration, paving the way for more ambitious missions and ultimately crewed trips to Mars. The mission also offered scientific and economic insights as NASA expands its lunar program.
Falcon 9 launches CRS NG-24 cargo ship to ISS
Original Publication Date: 2026-04-11 13:37
Falcon 9 launched the Cygnus XL “S.S. Steven R. Nagel” to the International Space Station on April 11 after a weather‑related delay.
'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission
Original Publication Date: 2026-04-12 10:00
NASA's Artemis 2 crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Jeremy Hansen—completed a historic 10‑day lunar flyby and returned to Houston after splashing down off San Diego on April 10.
SpaceX launches huge 'Cygnus XL' cargo ship carrying over 5 tons of supplies to ISS astronauts (video)
Original Publication Date: 2026-04-11 11:31
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral carrying Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo ship, the S.S. Steven R. Nagel, toward the International Space Station. The freighter carries more than 5 tons of supplies and science equipment, set to arrive on April 13 for capture by the station’s Canadarm2. The first‑stage booster landed safely eight minutes after liftoff, marking its seventh flight. This mission is the second Cygnus XL flight, following a September launch that stayed attached to the ISS for six months before re‑entering Earth.