Tag: International Space Station

Cygnus XL Overcomes Engine Glitch to Deliver 11,000 Pounds of Supplies to the ISS

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL reached the International Space Station on Sept. 18, 2025, after a one‑day delay caused by an engine shutdown. Engineers traced the hiccup to conservative software settings and quickly rewrote the burn plan. Astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman captured the spacecraft with Canadarm2. The extra‑large cargo ship carried over 11,000 lb of food, science gear, and spare parts. The mission highlights the resilience of NASA’s commercial resupply network.