The logistics of keeping human life sustained in orbit
In short: Watch the final preparations for a critical resupply mission to the International Space Station. This briefing reveals the logistical coordination required to deliver essential science and supplies to the orbiting laboratory.
The briefing covers the status of the Orbital Sciences Cygnus spacecraft, which is tasked with transporting 2,780 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station. Essential scientific trials intended to broaden the research capacity for the Expedition 38 team are part of this shipment.
From Pad 0A at the Wallops Flight Facility, an Antares rocket will propel the Cygnus vehicle during this flight. These briefings provide the necessary context for the technical readiness of the hardware and the specific objectives of the resupply mission.
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