How Orbital Sciences delivers vital supplies to the International Space Station
In short: Watch the post-launch briefing from Wallops Flight Facility to follow the progress of the Cygnus spacecraft as it carries essential cargo to the orbiting laboratory.
The video covers the status of the Orbital Sciences Cygnus mission, which is transporting 2,780 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station. The shipment contains scientific tests intended to broaden the research potential of the Expedition 38 team.
The summary outlines how the mission docks: after Cygnus reaches the station, the Canadarm2 robotic arm will grab the vehicle and attach it to the Harmony module's Earth-facing port. The spacecraft is scheduled to remain attached for more than one month.
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