Northrop Grumman delivers five tons of cargo to the International Space Station after resolving a software issue

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Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL spacecraft successfully resupplied the International Space Station, delivering over five tons of cargo. The resupply mission experienced a one-day delay due to a software safeguard that caused premature engine shutdowns, but engineers resolved the issue. The Cygnus XL, a larger version of the spacecraft, will remain docked for up to six months, carrying experiments and essential supplies for the station's crew.


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