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Cygnus XL spacecraft

Cygnus XL is the third major cargo-module configuration of Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft. Introduced on NG-23 in 2025, its enlarged pressurized cargo module provides about 38 cubic metres of volume and capacity for roughly 5,000 kilograms of cargo while retaining Cygnus autonomous rendezvous, station berthing, reboost, and expendable disposal capabilities.

Cygnus XL spacecraft
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Aliases
Cygnus XLXL CygnusCygnus Extra Large
Family Name
Cygnus
Full Name
Cygnus XL spacecraft
Roles
cargo
Status
active
Type
spacecraft
Variant Name
XL

Details

Description
Cygnus XL is the third major cargo-module configuration of Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft. Introduced on NG-23 in 2025, its enlarged pressurized cargo module provides about 38 cubic metres of volume and capacity for roughly 5,000 kilograms of cargo while retaining Cygnus autonomous rendezvous, station berthing, reboost, and expendable disposal capabilities.
Dimensions
Diameter M
3.7
Height M
8
First Flight Year
2,025
Manufacturer
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Spacecraft Specs
Reusability
expendable

Links

Official Url
https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/space/spacecraft/cygnus

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 12:20:22 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 04:55:57 UTC
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