NASA Reschedules Space Station Cargo Launch Because of Weather

The next station resupply mission is moving ahead after a weather-related launch adjustment.

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Cargo spacecraft and technical equipment prepared for a space mission

NASA says the next cargo mission to the International Space Station is now targeting a later launch opportunity after weather affected the original schedule.

The mission involves Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft and a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which will deliver science experiments and station supplies.

After launch, astronauts aboard the station are expected to use Canadarm2 to capture the spacecraft before it is attached for unloading.

NASA says the mission remains an important part of keeping station research and daily operations running smoothly.