Next launch to the Space Station by Orbital ATK

Antares being prepped for launch

Orbital ATK is currently targeting a launch date no earlier than October 9th-13th for the launch of the Cygnus spacecraft. Cygnus will launch atop Orbital ATK's Antares 230 rocket and will be the first time it has flown since the failure on October 28th, 2014. This will also be the first Enhanced Cygnus to fly into orbit and to the Space Station. They will launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia. A final specific date of the launch will be announced once the final operation milestones and technical reviews are finished. Media credentialing has been opened and the deadline for US Citizens is September 30th. Members of the media should send their accreditation request to keith.a.koehler@nasa.gov.