LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   NASA  
NASA Spaceflight • Sean Yoder

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL (CRS‑24) set for Falcon 9 launch to the ISS with ~11,000 lb of cargo

A Falcon 9 will loft Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL (CRS‑24) to the International Space Station carrying roughly 11,000 lb (≈5,000 kg) of science, supplies and equipment. Expedition 74 has been preparing the station, servicing suits and hardware ahead of the April 6–12 launch week.

2026-04-06T15:16:42.227346-07:00
Satellite   Project Kuiper   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Payload • Douglas Gorman

State of Satcom 2026: How SpaceX and Amazon Are Rewriting the Satellite Connectivity Market

By Payload: With SpaceX and Amazon storming into the satcom market, traditional players and startups alike are realizing they can’t compete directly with these growing giants—and are pivoting to find creative new ways to play in the crowded market.

2026-04-06T05:51:44.674574-07:00