Northrop Grumman's upgraded Cygnus XL spacecraft delivers record cargo to the International Space Station

Northrop Grumman's upgraded Cygnus XL spacecraft launched Sunday, carrying a record 10,827 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station. The Cygnus XL features a 33% larger cargo module than previous versions, allowing for significantly more science experiments and supplies. This mission, NG-23, is the first flight of the enhanced spacecraft. This resupply mission utilized a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket due to issues with Northrop's own Antares rocket. The Cygnus XL is designed to burn up in Earth's atmosphere upon mission completion.