A new way to resupply the International Space Station

Space · Published 12 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Watch the launch of the Cygnus cargo craft as it begins its demonstration mission to the International Space Station, marking a key step in NASA's commercial partnership program.

This mission serves as a demonstration for the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program, which aims to establish reliable commercial partnerships for resupplying the International Space Station. Following its launch by Orbital Sciences Corporation, the craft was scheduled to arrive at the station on September 22.

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