Northrop Grumman’s new spacecraft is a real chonker

Northrop Grumman’s new spacecraft is a real chonker

“We’re excited that Northrop is ready to deliver this incredibly beneficial increase in capacity.”…

Northrop’s New “Chonker” Spacecraft Debuts – Cygnus XL Takes on SpaceX & Boeing

Design and Capabilities of Northrop’s Cygnus XL Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL is an enlarged version of the company’s proven Cygnus cargo spacecraft, engineered to carry significantly more supplies to orbit. Design-wise, the Cygnus XL consists of two main parts: a cylindrical pressurized cargo module (PCM) where goods are stored, and a service module with propulsion, power, and avionics. The XL variant’s pressurized module has been stretched by 5…