T+26: OA-5, Antares, and Orbital ATK’s Road Ahead

I took a trip down to Wallops Island, Virginia this week for the launch of OA-5—the return to flight for Antares, sending Cygnus up to the ISS on a resupply mission. I recorded this episode on the long drive home afterwards, and talked about what Antares’ return means for Orbital ATK and what their future may hold—both good and bad.

• My video of the launch of OA-5, complete with incredible audio


• My photos of the launch of OA-5


• Antares launches Cygnus on return-to-flight mission - SpaceNews.com


• Talking Space


• Gene J. Mikulka


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