operational Space Station Operations
Cygnus NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel)
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Northrop Grumman's 24th Cygnus resupply mission to the ISS, flying in the larger Cygnus XL configuration (5,000 kg cargo). Launched April 11 from Cape Canaveral; captured by Canadarm2 and berthed April 13, 2026. Cargo includes Cold Atom Laboratory hardware, biological research, a…
Launch date
April 11, 2026
Operator
Launch provider
SpaceX Falcon 9
Destination
ISS
Mission type
cargo
Status
operational
Mission overview
Northrop Grumman's 24th Cygnus resupply mission to the ISS, flying in the larger Cygnus XL configuration (5,000 kg cargo). Launched April 11 from Cape Canaveral; captured by Canadarm2 and berthed April 13, 2026. Cargo includes Cold Atom Laboratory hardware, biological research, and ionosphere monitoring equipment. Will remain berthed ~6 months.
Frequently asked about Cygnus NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel)
- When did Cygnus NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) launch?
- Cygnus NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) launched on April 11, 2026 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9. Current status: operational.
- What is Cygnus NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel)'s destination?
- Cygnus NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) is heading to ISS. Operated by Northrop Grumman.
- Who operates Cygnus NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel)?
- Cygnus NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) is operated by Northrop Grumman with launch services from SpaceX Falcon 9.