NASA Commercial Resupply Mission NG-23
More cargo in a single mission to the International Space Station.
Since 2014, we have delivered approx. 148,000 pounds of essential supplies, experiments, and equipment to the International Space Station
NG-23 Mission
The NG-23 Cygnus XL spacecraft is planned to launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Kennedy Space Center, Florida aboard a Falcon 9 rocket in mid-September.
Stay tuned to this page for future updates about the launch.
Meet NG-23: The S.S. William “Willie” C. McCool
About the NG-23 Mission
Northrop Grumman is proud to name the NG-23 Cygnus spacecraft in honor of NASA astronaut William “Willie” C. McCool.
It’s our tradition to name each Cygnus spacecraft to recognize an individual who has made substantial contributions to human spaceflight. McCool was a naval aviator and NASA astronaut. He was selected as an astronaut in 1996 and piloted the Space Shuttle Columbia on its final mission, STS-107 in 2003. Tragically, he and the crew perished on re-entry, 16 minutes before scheduled landing.
McCool received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. Among his honors were the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Posthumously, he was awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, recognizing his bravery and sacrifice in the pursuit of space exploration.
Photo credit: NASA
Introducing Cygnus XL
Expanded Cargo Capacity for Critical Deliveries
