SpaceX sent a massive cargo ship carrying over 5 tons of supplies to the International Space Station early Saturday, April 11, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 7:41 a.m. EDT, sending Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL spacecraft on a mission named NG-24. This is Northrop Grumman's 24th resupply flight to the ISS for NASA. The spacecraft, named S.S. Steven R. Nagel, honors astronaut Steven R. Nagel, who flew four shuttle missions and logged more than 720 hours in space. NASA spokesperson Sandra Jones said during live commentary, 'And liftoff! Science and supplies soaring to the International Space Station aboard the S.S. Steven R. Nagel.' The Cygnus XL is expected to arrive at the ISS on Monday, April 13, where it will be grappled by robotic arms. The mission carries 11,000 pounds of cargo, including food, water, scientific equipment, and spare parts for the space station. The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage landed at Cape Canaveral's Landing Zone 1 shortly after liftoff, marking another successful reuse of a SpaceX booster. The spacecraft will remain docked at the ISS for several months before burning up in Earth's atmosphere. This launch follows SpaceX's previous resupply missions and highlights the ongoing collaboration between NASA, SpaceX, and Northrop Grumman to support operations on the orbiting laboratory.