Launch details
Launch details
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Commercial • USA
Launch Area 0 A
Wallops Island
Dec 30 at 07:00pm
Launchpad time•-0500
Dec 31 at 12:00am
Your local time•+0000
Current status
TBD
Antares 330
Launch vehicle
Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24
Mission
37.8337
Latitude
-75.4881
Longitude
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24 hours before launch
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1 hour before launch
Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.
Mission description
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.
— Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24
Livestream
Attending a launch in person
Launches can be viewed 12 kilometers away at NASA's visitor center for no cost. It has an excellent view and it's free but unfortunately entry isn't guaranteed since they don't offer bookings ahead of time. It's first-come-first-served at the door so come an hour early. It's only available as an option for daytime launches within their regular business hours.
This image shows NASA's recommended viewing areas, I've circled in pink my recommendations, scroll below for more details.
Image: NASA/Jamie Adkins
There are public spots available that are actually closer to the launchpads than the visitor center. The best alternative was previously Arbuckle Neck Road but that's been closed for safety reasons. Best now would probably be:
Old Wallops Island Ferry Dock: Closest public spot, about 4 kilometers from the launchpad (compared to 12 kilometers for their visitor center).
Gargatha Landing: 9 kilometers from the launchpad. A quieter spot.
How to get there
The closest commercial airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport in Salisbury, Maryland.
A 1-hour drive by rental car southeast will end at Wallops Island.
Accomodation
Nearby parking
Agency details
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is a major aerospace and defense company providing launch services, satellite systems, and space exploration technologies. Known for its Pegasus, Minotaur, and Antares rockets, Northrop Grumman supports a wide range of missions, including ISS resupply and national security launches.
More details
Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.
Mission description
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.
— Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24
Attending a launch in person
Launches can be viewed 12 kilometers away at NASA's visitor center for no cost. It has an excellent view and it's free but unfortunately entry isn't guaranteed since they don't offer bookings ahead of time. It's first-come-first-served at the door so come an hour early. It's only available as an option for daytime launches within their regular business hours.
This image shows NASA's recommended viewing areas, I've circled in pink my recommendations, scroll below for more details.
Image: NASA/Jamie Adkins
There are public spots available that are actually closer to the launchpads than the visitor center. The best alternative was previously Arbuckle Neck Road but that's been closed for safety reasons. Best now would probably be:
Old Wallops Island Ferry Dock: Closest public spot, about 4 kilometers from the launchpad (compared to 12 kilometers for their visitor center).
Gargatha Landing: 9 kilometers from the launchpad. A quieter spot.
How to get there
The closest commercial airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport in Salisbury, Maryland.
A 1-hour drive by rental car southeast will end at Wallops Island.
Accomodation
Nearby parking
Agency details
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is a major aerospace and defense company providing launch services, satellite systems, and space exploration technologies. Known for its Pegasus, Minotaur, and Antares rockets, Northrop Grumman supports a wide range of missions, including ISS resupply and national security launches.
Livestream links
More details
Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.
Mission description
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.
— Cygnus CRS-2 NG-24
Attending a launch in person
Launches can be viewed 12 kilometers away at NASA's visitor center for no cost. It has an excellent view and it's free but unfortunately entry isn't guaranteed since they don't offer bookings ahead of time. It's first-come-first-served at the door so come an hour early. It's only available as an option for daytime launches within their regular business hours.
This image shows NASA's recommended viewing areas, I've circled in pink my recommendations, scroll below for more details.
Image: NASA/Jamie Adkins
There are public spots available that are actually closer to the launchpads than the visitor center. The best alternative was previously Arbuckle Neck Road but that's been closed for safety reasons. Best now would probably be:
Old Wallops Island Ferry Dock: Closest public spot, about 4 kilometers from the launchpad (compared to 12 kilometers for their visitor center).
Gargatha Landing: 9 kilometers from the launchpad. A quieter spot.
How to get there
The closest commercial airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport in Salisbury, Maryland.
A 1-hour drive by rental car southeast will end at Wallops Island.
Accomodation
Nearby parking
Agency details
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is a major aerospace and defense company providing launch services, satellite systems, and space exploration technologies. Known for its Pegasus, Minotaur, and Antares rockets, Northrop Grumman supports a wide range of missions, including ISS resupply and national security launches.