Antares Vehicle Configuration
The design of the Antares A-ONE rocket. Liftoff for the rocket is scheduled for April 17, 2013. Image released April 11, 2013.
Artist's Rendition of Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Cargo Spacecraft
Artist's rendition of Orbital Sciences' Cygnus cargo spacecraft in orbit, on its way to the International Space Station (ISS).
Commercial Orbital Transportation Services Milestones
A chart detailing the milestones achieved by Orbital Sciences. The company plans to launch at least eight Antares rockets from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, nicknamed MARS, to deliver tons of cargo to the International Space Station under a $1.9 billion deal with NASA set in 2008. Image released April 11, 2013.
Orbital Space Act Agreement
Highlights of the agreement between NASA and the Orbital Science Corporation. Image released April 11, 2013.
Cygnus Encapsulated in Antares Fairing #1
The Cygnus capsule was encapsulated in the Antares fairing on Sept. 9, 2013, at the Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) at Wallops Island Flight Facility, Virginia.
Cygnus Encapsulated in Antares Fairing #2
The Cygnus capsule was encapsulated in the Antares fairing on Sept. 9, 2013, at the Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) at Wallops Island Flight Facility, Virginia.
Cygnus Encapsulated in Antares Fairing #3
The Cygnus capsule was encapsulated in the Antares fairing on Sept. 9, 2013, at the Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) at Wallops Island Flight Facility, Virginia.
Cygnus Encapsulated in Antares Fairing #4
The Cygnus capsule was encapsulated in the Antares fairing on Sept. 9, 2013, at the Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) at Wallops Island Flight Facility, Virginia.
Final Cargo Loaded Aboard Cygnus
The final cargo bound for the International Space Station was loaded into Orbital Sciences' Cygnus spacecraft, then technicians closed the hatch and performed final close-outs to the Pressurized Cargo Module (PCM) in September 2013.
Antares Mission Vehicle Configuration
The Antares rocket stands about 131 feet (40 meters) tall and is designed to launch payloads of more than 11,000 pounds (5,000 kilograms) into low-Earth orbit. It will make its initial launches from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Va. Image released March 2013.
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