Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-23 (S.S. William “Willie” C. McCool)
SpaceX
Mission Status
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission Updates
Spacecraft in operation with solar arrays deployed.
Source →Spacecraft separation.
Source →Liftoff.
Source →Official Webcast by NASA has started
Source →Updated launch weather, 85% GO.
Source →Tweaked T-0.
Source →Weather is 75% favorable for launch.
Source →Updated launch weather, 70% GO.
Source →Tweaked T-0.
Source →Moved up to September 14.
Source →GO for launch.
Source →NET 15th September at 6 PM local from SLC-40
Source →NET mid-September.
Source →NET August 2025. (page SO-27)
Source →Mission Details
This is the 23rd flight of the Northrop Grumman's uncrewed resupply spacecraft Cygnus and its 22nd flight to the International Space Station under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA.
Rocket Configuration
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.