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NASA Commercial Resupply Mission NG-16
Project Type
Earth-Orbiting Launch Vehicle & Spacecraft (LEO)
Date
August 10, 2021
Location
International Space Station (ISS)
Role
Lead Pyrotechnics/Ordnance Engineer
Main Engine Responsible Engineer
Northrop Grumman is proud to name the NG-16 Cygnus spacecraft after former astronaut Ellison Onizuka. It is the company’s tradition to name each Cygnus spacecraft in honor of an individual who has made great contributions to human spaceflight. Onizuka was selected in honor of his prominence as the first Asian American astronaut.
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