Cygnus pressurized module

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:power_adapter
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:International_Space_Station
gptkbp:capacity up to 3,500 kg of cargo
gptkbp:cargo_types varies by mission
food, equipment, experiments
can return cargo to Earth
gptkbp:collaboration NASA and Northrop Grumman
gptkbp:communication_system S-band and Ku-band
gptkbp:crew gptkb:none
designed with crew safety in mind
gptkbp:data_return yes
gptkbp:debut gptkb:2016
multiple successful missions
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkbp:dimensions 4.5 m in diameter
gptkbp:discovery_year controlled reentry
gptkbp:docking_system gptkb:Common_Berthing_Mechanism
gptkbp:durability not reusable
gptkbp:environmental_concerns temperature and humidity regulation
gptkbp:features automated cargo delivery
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades for next generation missions
gptkbp:has_limitations limited by ISS docking schedule
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cygnus pressurized module
gptkbp:launch_date approximately twice a year
gptkbp:launch_event high success rate
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Wallops_Flight_Facility
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Antares_rocket
gptkbp:launch_window scheduled based on ISS needs
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Northrop_Grumman_Innovation_Systems
gptkbp:mass approximately 3,000 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Orb-1
support ISS operations
NG-16
gptkbp:mission_duration up to 90 days
gptkbp:module uncrewed spacecraft
gptkbp:operates_in low Earth orbit
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:2016
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:ground
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 51.6 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period approximately 90 minutes
gptkbp:part_of Commercial Resupply Services program
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with various space agencies
gptkbp:payload_capacity gptkb:scientific_experiments
up to 3,500 kg
3,500 kg
pre-launch at Wallops
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:related_vehicle designed for safe reentry
gptkbp:safety_features redundant systems
gptkbp:spacecraft automated cargo spacecraft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Cygnus_NG-20
gptkbp:supply_chain supports ISS supply chain
gptkbp:sustainability designed for minimal environmental impact
gptkbp:used_for cargo resupply missions
gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of supports technology demonstrations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cygnus_CRS_OA-3
gptkb:Cygnus_CRS_Orb-4
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6