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NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman CRS-25 Station Resupply Launch
Publication: NASA
Author: Jessica Taveau
Source published: 02/11/2026, 17:33:22 UTC
Briefing created: 02/11/2026, 17:49:25 UTC
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Briefings
NASA invites accredited media to launch a Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft on Nov 29, 2026, from Cape Canaveral to deliver supplies and experiments to the International Space Station. The mission is NASA's Northrop Grumman CRS-25, marking the 25th such delivery under contract. Launch is scheduled for 10:49 a.m. EST, with astronauts using the Canadarm2 robotic arm to install the spacecraft on the Unity module. The Cygnus will remain at the station until May 2027, carrying new research on DNA-inspired particles, cancer treatments, and muscle cell therapeutics. Media accreditation is open for the next launch, with a deadline of Nov 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Key points
- NASA invites accredited media to launch a Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft on Nov 29, 2026, from Cape Canaveral to deliver supplies and experiments to the International Space Station.
- The mission is NASA's Northrop Grumman CRS-25, marking the 25th such delivery under contract, with the spacecraft scheduled to remain at the station until May 2027.
Context
This briefing covers NASA's invitation to media for the Northrop Grumman CRS-25 launch, highlighting the 25th commercial resupply mission under contract. The launch will deliver new research on DNA-inspired particles, cancer treatments, and muscle cell therapeutics to the International Space Station, where the station has supported continuous human presence since 2000.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single photograph from Oct 9, 2026, showing the Cygnus XL before launch. Specific launch weather conditions, crew schedules, or detailed experiment outcomes are not provided. The mission timeline extends to May 2027, but no specific dates for the final installation or station operations are included.
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