# Cygnus NG-10

> cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station

**Wikidata**: [Q20857893](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20857893)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cygnus_NG-10)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cygnus-ng-10

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## Summary  
Cygnus NG-10 was a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) launched by Northrop Grumman. It delivered supplies using the Cygnus Enhanced spacecraft, launched aboard an Antares rocket on November 17, 2018. The mission was part of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services program.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** November 17, 2018, at 09:01:23 UTC from Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Launch Pad 0A.  
- **Spacecraft Model:** Cygnus Enhanced (manufactured by Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems and Thales Alenia Space).  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Antares (serial number 9).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2018-092A.  
- **Named After:** Astronaut John Young (designated "S.S. John Young").  
- **Docked with ISS:** November 19, 2018, at 12:33 UTC (berthing at Unity module's nadir port).  
- **Undocked:** February 8, 2019, at 13:45 UTC.  
- **Mission End:** Atmospheric entry on February 25, 2019 (~09:05 UTC).  
- **Preceded By:** Cygnus CRS OA-9E.  
- **Followed By:** Cygnus NG-11.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cygnus NG-10?  
A: It delivered cargo to the ISS as part of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services program, transporting supplies, experiments, and equipment.  

### Q: How long did Cygnus NG-10 stay docked to the ISS?  
A: It remained attached for 81 days, from November 19, 2018, to February 8, 2019.  

### Q: What happened to the spacecraft after undocking?  
A: It deployed secondary payloads before re-entering Earth's atmosphere and burning up on February 25, 2019.  

## Why It Matters  
Cygnus NG-10 was critical for sustaining operations aboard the ISS, delivering essential supplies and scientific experiments. As part of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services program, it demonstrated the reliability of private-sector partnerships in space logistics. The mission also honored John Young, a legendary astronaut, reinforcing the legacy of human spaceflight. Its post-ISS deployment of secondary payloads showcased the spacecraft's versatility beyond cargo delivery.  

## Notable For  
- **Honorific Name:** Designated "S.S. John Young" after the Apollo and Space Shuttle astronaut.  
- **Extended Mission:** Deployed CubeSats after undocking from the ISS.  
- **International Collaboration:** Manufactured by Northrop Grumman (U.S.) and Thales Alenia Space (Italy).  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- **Operator:** Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems.  
- **Program:** Commercial Resupply Services (NASA contract).  
- **Payload:** Supplies, experiments, and equipment for ISS crew.  

### Launch and Docking  
- **Launch Site:** Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, Virginia.  
- **Docking Port:** ISS Unity module (nadir).  
- **Docking Duration:** 81 days.  

### Post-Mission Operations  
- **Secondary Payloads:** Deployed CubeSats after unberthing.  
- **Re-entry:** February 25, 2019, marking mission conclusion.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](https://www.spaceflightinsider.com/missions/iss/ng-10-cygnus-ends-post-iss-mission-after-deploying-satellites/)
3. [Source](https://planet4589.org/space/jsr/back/news.757.txt)
4. [Source](https://planet4589.org/space/jsr/back/news.761.txt)