Orbital Sciences’ [ORB] Cygnus spacecraft successfully completed its rendezvous and approach maneuvers with the International Space Station (ISS) July 16, according to a company statement. After Cygnus was launched July 13 from NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility (WFF) on the eastern shore of Virginia, it completed a series of thruster firings and other maneuvers, bringing the spacecraft in close proximity to ISS. Final approach to the station began around 3 a.m. EDT July 16, culminating with the station’s robotic arm…
Orbital’s Cygnus Spacecraft Successfully Berths With ISS
Defense Daily Staff
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