SpaceX Rocket Launch: Solar Arrays Deploy as Cygnus XL Heads to ISS

SpaceX and Northrop Grumman have launched a major mission to the International Space Station (ISS). On September 14, 2025, the new Cygnus XL spacecraft lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral. Shortly after launch, Cygnus XL deployed its solar arrays. They are essential for supplying power during the journey. This mission marks a step forward in cargo delivery and space science.