Orbital ATK Showcases New 'Enhanced Cygnus', Ahead of 3 December OA-4 Launch

By Ben Evans, on November 13th, 2015

December’s OA-4 mission marks the first flight of Orbital ATK’s new “Enhanced Cygnus.” Photo Credit: John Studwell/AmericaSpace

Three weeks before its long-awaited return to flight, Orbital ATK today showed off its next Cygnus cargo spacecraft, which will deliver more than 7,000 pounds (3,100 kg) of supplies to the incumbent Expedition 45 crew of […]

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Photo Feature: Double (No) Trouble—ULA Atlas V With AEHF-3 and Orbital's Antares With Cygnus 1

By Jason Rhian, on September 21st, 2013

AmericaSpace broke its core photography team into two elements this past week to report on two launches taking place in a single day. Photo Credit: Alan Walters & John Studwell / AmericaSpace

Virginia Is for (Rocket) Lovers:

WALLOPS ISLAND, Va — Concerns about high-upper level winds and cloud ceilings failed to materialize […]

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Smooth Sailing, Cygnus: Orbital's New Cargo Ship Rockets to Space on First ISS Supply Mission

By Ben Evans, on September 18th, 2013

Orbital Sciences Corporation launched the first of the company’s Cygnus spacecraft bound for the International Space Station today, Sept. 18, at 10:58 a.m. EDT from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Photo Credit: Alan Walters / AmericaSpace

Less than two weeks after Pad 0B reverberated to the roar of the first Minotaur V […]

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One Day, Two Launches: East Coast Launch Facilities Set to Roar Tomorrow

By Jason Rhian, on September 17th, 2013

As it currently stands, two launches will take place off the U.S. East Coast on Sept. 18. Photo Credit: Mike Howard & Jason Rhian / AmericaSpace

WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY, Va — From two different locations, NASA, in partnership with Orbital Sciences Corporation, along with United Launch Alliance ULA) and the U.S. Air Force, […]

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Orbital Sciences Primed for First Cygnus Cargo Mission to Space Station

By Ben Evans, on September 16th, 2013

Artist’s concept of the Cygnus cargo craft—newly named in honor of the late G. David Low—during rendezvous operations with the International Space Station. Image Credit: Orbital Sciences Corporation

After many delays, Orbital Sciences Corp. stands ready to stage the long-awaited Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) Demonstration Mission—designated “ORB-D”—of its Cygnus cargo craft to […]

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In Honor of David: The Astronaut Who Inspired Orbital’s First Cygnus Mission (Part 2)

By Ben Evans, on September 15th, 2013

The Cygnus 1 spacecraft is seen here being integrated onto the Antares launch vehicle. Cygnus 1 has been renamed in honor of the late David G. Low. Photo Credit: NASA / Orbital

Only days remain before the scheduled 18 September launch of the first Cygnus cargo mission to the International Space Station by […]

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Launch of Antares With Orbital's Cygnus 1 Spacecraft Delayed

By Jason Rhian, on September 14th, 2013

Photo Credit: Orbital Sciences Corporation / NASA

After a launch readiness review, mission planners with Orbital Sciences Corporation have opted to delay the first flight of the company’s Cygnus 1 cargo vessel, perched atop their Antares rocket, for no earlier than Sept. 18. The launch window extends from 10:50 to 11:05 a.m. (EDT). […]

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In Honor of David: The Astronaut Who Inspired Orbital's First Cygnus Mission (Part 1)

By Ben Evans, on September 14th, 2013

Orbital Sciences will honor the memory and achievements of G. David Low with its second Antares launch and the culmation of the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) contract with NASA. Photo Credit: Mark Usciak / AmericaSpace

Only days remain before the scheduled Sept. 17 launch of the first Cygnus cargo mission to the […]

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