The Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo spacecraft has departed the International Space Station. At 8:11 a.m., Expedition 53 Flight Engineers Mark Vande Hei and Joe Acaba of NASA gave the command to release Cygnus.
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August 3-5, 2021
The 10th Annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference is open for registration. We bring together researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, investors, and the general public to discuss the benefits of space-based research and technology development and showcase the critical work being done on the orbiting laboratory to bring value to our nation and drive a robust and sustainable market in low Earth orbit. The virtual event is free to attend; however, registration is required.
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Slated for launch no earlier than June 3, the Dragon spacecraft will carry more than a dozen ISS National Lab-sponsored payloads.
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