NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman CRS-25 Station Resupply Launch
NASA invites media to cover the Northrop Grumman CRS-25 resupply launch to the International Space Station in November, featuring a Cygnus spacecraft aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Media accreditation is now open for NASA’s Northrop Grumman CRS-25 resupply mission to the International Space Station, scheduled for no earlier than 10:49 a.m. EST on Sunday, Nov. 29. The launch will take place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft. The mission marks the 25th resupply flight under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services contract with Northrop Grumman.
Following liftoff, the Cygnus spacecraft will deliver science investigations, crew supplies, and equipment to the space station. Astronauts will use the Canadarm2 robotic arm to capture and berth the spacecraft to the Unity module’s Earth-facing port for cargo unloading. The Cygnus will remain docked at the station until May 2027, supporting long-duration research and operations.
The CRS-25 mission will transport multiple experiments, including hardware to manufacture DNA-inspired particles for improved drug delivery in cancer and osteoarthritis treatments. Additional payloads include human muscle cells and medications to study therapeutics for muscle loss related to spaceflight and aging, as well as a compact radiation sensor to enhance crew safety on future missions.
U.S. media interested in covering prelaunch and launch activities must apply for accreditation by 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, Nov. 12. Credentialed journalists will receive confirmation and must submit requests online. NASA’s Kennedy Space Center newsroom can assist with questions or special logistical support.