SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel)
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Apr 11, 2026 at 11:41 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEResupply
PROGRAMCommercial Resupply Services
MISSION OVERVIEW
This is the 24th flight of the Orbital ATK’s uncrewed resupply spacecraft Cygnus and its 23rd flight to the International Space Station under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel)
MISSION TYPE
Resupply
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
Commercial Resupply Services
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5ed6ab75-8c5b-4013-93e1-1deb56b14f1d
Reported date: Apr 11, 2026 at 11:41 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 11, 2026 at 14:00 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 11, 2026 at 13:18 UTC
PARTIAL → IN FLIGHT
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STATUS CHANGEApr 11, 2026 at 11:46 UTC
GO → PARTIAL
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DELAYED(23.6 hrs)
Apr 8, 2026 at 19:01 UTCApr 10, 2026 12:03 → Apr 11, 2026 11:41 UTC
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DELAYED(23.6 hrs)
Apr 7, 2026 at 19:32 UTCApr 9, 2026 12:26 → Apr 10, 2026 12:03 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(23.6 hrs)
Apr 6, 2026 at 17:33 UTCApr 8, 2026 12:51 → Apr 9, 2026 12:26 UTC
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DELAYED(0 hrs)
Apr 1, 2026 at 18:32 UTCApr 8, 2026 12:49 → Apr 8, 2026 12:51 UTC
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MOVED UP(0 hrs)
Mar 31, 2026 at 06:48 UTCApr 8, 2026 12:51 → Apr 8, 2026 12:49 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1094 →
#7THIS FLIGHT
7TOTAL FLIGHTS
7/7LANDINGS
114dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 40 SUCCESS
First flight: Apr 29, 2025Previous flight: Dec 17, 2025
CYGNUS ENHANCED — CYGNUS CRS NG-24 (S.S. STEVEN R. NAGEL)
1FLIGHTS
ISSDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
This is the twenty-third flight to the ISS by the Cygnus spacecraft under the CRS program and their 12th under the CRS-2 program. This is also the 19th use of…
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
577
SUCCESSES
576
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:41 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 577 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) going to?
The Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Commercial Resupply Services program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Apr 17, 2026 19:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 11, 2026 14:00 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 11, 2026 13:18 UTC
Status changed: PARTIAL u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 11, 2026 11:46 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 PARTIAL
Launch partial success (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 8, 2026 19:01 UTC
Launch delayed by 23.6 hours
Apr 10, 2026 12:03 UTC u2192 Apr 11, 2026 11:41 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 7, 2026 19:32 UTC
Launch delayed by 23.6 hours
Apr 9, 2026 12:26 UTC u2192 Apr 10, 2026 12:03 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 6, 2026 17:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 23.6 hours
Apr 8, 2026 12:51 UTC u2192 Apr 9, 2026 12:26 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 1, 2026 18:32 UTC
Launch delayed by 0 hours
Apr 8, 2026 12:49 UTC u2192 Apr 8, 2026 12:51 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 31, 2026 06:48 UTC
Launch moved up by 0 hours
Apr 8, 2026 12:51 UTC u2192 Apr 8, 2026 12:49 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 11, 2026 at 11:41 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 5ed6ab75-8c5b-4013-93e1-1deb56b14f1d
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
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ud83dudea8 Update on mission Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel)nnCurrent status: Launch in FlightnnCygnus has deployed.nhttps://t.co/GN6sraAbnp
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ud83dudea8 Update on mission Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel)nnCurrent status: Launch in FlightnnLiftoff!nhttps://t.co/GN6sraAbnp
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ud83dudea8 Update on mission Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel)nnCurrent status: Go for LaunchnnNow targeting Apr 11 at 11:41:21 UTCnhttps://t.co/Eim4LyNZ5w
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Mission Profile
Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24 (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on April 11, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a resupply mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1094, made its 7th flight, returning to service just 114 days after its previous mission. It was flown as part of the Commercial Resupply Services program. The launch was a success.