ISS-bound Science Demo, Cargo Launched Aboard Northrop Grumman Spacecraft

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2025.09.15 12:04
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NASA successfully launched the Northrop Grumman CRS-23 mission, sending over 11,000 pounds of science and technology demonstrations to the International Space Station aboard the Cygnus XL spacecraft. The launch occurred at 6:11 p.m. ET from Cape Canaveral, powered by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The mission includes research experiments for Expedition 73, such as semiconductor crystal production and a UV light system to prevent microbial growth in water systems. The spacecraft is set to be captured by the Canadarm2 on Wednesday for cargo unloading.