# Cygnus NG-24

> 2026 cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station

**Wikidata**: [Q124544460](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124544460)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cygnus-ng-24

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cygnus NG-24** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cygnus NG-24 is a planned uncrewed cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS), operated by Northrop Grumman under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services program. It will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket in the first half of 2026 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission is part of the Cygnus XL spacecraft series, delivering critical supplies to the ISS.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** Expected in the first half of 2026 (planned, not confirmed).  
- **Launch Vehicle:** SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5.  
- **Operator:** Northrop Grumman Space Systems.  
- **Launch Site:** Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, United States.  
- **Mission Type:** Cargo resupply to the International Space Station (ISS).  
- **Spacecraft Model:** Cygnus XL.  
- **Preceded by:** Cygnus NG-23 (2025 mission).  
- **Followed by:** Cygnus NG-22 (another planned mission).  
- **Program:** Part of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS).  
- **Aliases:** Antares NG-24, NG-24, CRS OA-24, OA-24, Cygnus PCM-24.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Cygnus NG-24?  
A: Cygnus NG-24 is designed to deliver essential supplies, equipment, and scientific experiments to the International Space Station as part of NASA's ongoing resupply efforts.  

### Q: Who is responsible for the Cygnus NG-24 mission?  
A: Northrop Grumman Space Systems operates the Cygnus spacecraft, while SpaceX provides the Falcon 9 Block 5 launch vehicle.  

### Q: When is Cygnus NG-24 expected to launch?  
A: The mission is tentatively scheduled for the first half of 2026, though exact dates may change.  

## Why It Matters  
Cygnus NG-24 plays a vital role in maintaining the operational capabilities of the International Space Station by delivering critical supplies, scientific payloads, and hardware. As part of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services program, it exemplifies public-private partnerships in space exploration, reducing costs and increasing mission flexibility. The mission also supports ongoing research in microgravity, benefiting fields like medicine, materials science, and Earth observation. By leveraging SpaceX's Falcon 9 for launch, the mission highlights the growing synergy between aerospace companies in advancing space logistics.  

## Notable For  
- **Commercial Resupply Role:** Part of NASA's contracted cargo missions to the ISS.  
- **Flexible Launch Provider:** Uses SpaceX's Falcon 9 instead of Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket.  
- **Continuity in ISS Support:** Follows a sequence of Cygnus missions (NG-23, NG-22) to ensure uninterrupted resupply.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- Cygnus NG-24 is an uncrewed cargo mission under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) program.  
- Operated by Northrop Grumman, it uses the Cygnus XL spacecraft model.  

### Launch Details  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Falcon 9 Block 5 (provided by SpaceX).  
- **Launch Site:** Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.  
- **Launch Window:** First half of 2026 (expected).  

### Payload and Objectives  
- Delivers supplies, experiments, and hardware to the ISS.  
- Supports crew needs and scientific research in microgravity.  

### Predecessors and Successors  
- **Preceded by:** Cygnus NG-23 (2025 mission).  
- **Followed by:** Cygnus NG-22 (another planned mission).  

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## References

1. [CRS NG-24 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Next Spaceflight](https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7075/)
2. [NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Station Resupply Launch. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 2026](https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-invites-media-to-northrop-grumman-crs-24-station-resupply-launch/)
3. [Source](https://www.spacex.com/launches/ng24)