Antares 230+ | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-17 (S.S. Piers Sellers)

The Antares 230+ launch vehicle will transport the Cygnus CRS-2 NG-17 spacecraft, named S.S. Piers Sellers, to Low Earth Orbit. The Cygnus spacecraft is a cargo resupply vehicle designed to deliver scientific experiments, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. This mission is part of the Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) program, which provides critical support to ongoing space station research and operations. The Antares 230+ rocket features a reused first stage, marking the eighth orbital launch of this booster. The mission will also utilize the NG-17 variant of the Cygnus spacecraft, which includes enhancements to its propulsion and communication systems. The launch is scheduled to occur on February 19, 2022, at 17:40:03 UTC from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, USA.

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