NASA Scraps Cygnus NG-22 Mission After Shipping Damage

The damaged spacecraft forces NASA to rely on SpaceX for critical ISS resupply, with the next Cygnus mission delayed until fall 2025.

The Cygnus NG-22 mission was canceled after its Pressurized Cargo Module sustained damage in transit due to a shipping accident.
NASA is adjusting the April SpaceX Dragon mission to prioritize consumables and ensure sufficient supplies aboard the ISS.
The next Cygnus mission, NG-23, is planned for no earlier than fall 2025, potentially using a different Cygnus vehicle.
NASA and Northrop Grumman are evaluating whether the damaged module can be repaired and reused for a future mission.
The delay highlights challenges in ISS logistics, including reliance on SpaceX and potential waste management issues without Cygnus.