The mission is the first for one of two private companies involved in carrying frieght to the Moon . This ship will be filled with fuel and headed toward Mars , where it 'll burn up on re - entry . The trip is part of a $ 1.9 billion contract . Next up will be a SpaceX mission in late February .
The mission is the first for one of two private companies involved in carrying frieght to the ISS . This ship will be loaded with trash and sent toward Earth , where it 'll burn up on re-entry . The trip is part of a $ 1.9 billion contract . Next up will be a SpaceX mission in late February .