The final departure of the Cygnus XL from the International Space Station
In short: Watch the Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft undock from the Unity module. This footage captures the precise moment the robotic Canadarm2 maneuvers the cargo vessel for its scheduled release.
The video documents the departure of the Northrop Grumman CRS-24 mission on Friday, October 9. After delivering over 11,000 pounds of science experiments, cargo, and supplies to the station, the spacecraft is being prepared for its final journey.
Ground controllers manage the detachment from the Earth-facing port using the Canadarm2, while astronaut Luke Delaney monitors the process from the orbital complex. Following its departure, the spacecraft—which launched on April 11 via a SpaceX Falcon 9—will carry disposal items and unneeded cargo to deorbit on Sunday, October 11, for a destructive re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: NASA's Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 24 Departure
- Also: NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Spacecraft Departure
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