# A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is ready to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Saturday at 7:41 a.m.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-11 · The News International*

## Key points

- Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL can now carry approximately 11,000 pounds to the ISS.
- The Cygnus XL is a one-way cargo vehicle that burns up on reentry after its mission.
- This launch marks only the second mission for the enhanced Cygnus XL freighter.
- The first successful Cygnus XL mission ended with a controlled de-orbit in March 2026.

**Companies:** SpaceX, Northrop Grumman
**Countries:** United States

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