Orbital Sciences Corporation, a leading space technology company, has successfully launched its Antares medium-class rocket carrying the first of eight regularly scheduled Cygnus cargo logistics spacecraft missions to the International Space Station (ISS). This first mission will culminate in rendezvous and berthing with the ISS on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Cygnus will deliver approximately 2780 lbs. (1260 kg.) of cargo to the Expedition 38 astronauts and remain attached to the space station until February 18th before departing with approximately 2800 lbs. (1300 kg.) of disposable cargo for a safe, destructive reentry over the Pacific Ocean.