In a key milestone for the latest resupply mission, the International Space Station’s robotic arm successfully captured a cargo spacecraft delivering critical supplies and scientific payloads.
At 1:20 p.m. EDT, NASA astronaut Chris Williams, with assistance from Jack Hathaway, used the Canadarm2 robotic arm to capture Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft.
Mission Control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center will now use Canadarm2 to position the spacecraft for installation. The spacecraft will then be guided to the Unity module’s Earth-facing port. NASA will not provide live coverage of the installation process.
The mission is part of Northrop Grumman’s Commercial Resupply Services 24 programme. It launched at 7:41 a.m. on April 11 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The Cygnus XL spacecraft is carrying more than 11,000 pounds of scientific research and cargo to support operations aboard the orbiting laboratory.
Northrop Grumman has named this spacecraft the S.S. Steven R. Nagel, honouring Steven R. Nagel, who flew 4 space shuttle missions and logged over 720 hours in space.
Also read: Viksit Workforce for a Viksit Bharat
Do Follow: The Mainstream LinkedIn | The Mainstream Facebook | The Mainstream Youtube | The Mainstream Twitter
About us:
The Mainstream is a premier platform delivering the latest updates and informed perspectives across the technology business and cyber landscape. Built on research-driven, thought leadership and original intellectual property, The Mainstream also curates summits & conferences that convene decision makers to explore how technology reshapes industries and leadership. With a growing presence in India and globally across the Middle East, Africa, ASEAN, the USA, the UK and Australia, The Mainstream carries a vision to bring the latest happenings and insights to 8.2 billion people and to place technology at the centre of conversation for leaders navigating the future.
