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Cygnus Resupply Mission Reaches ISS Despite Initial Setbacks

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft delivers 8,200 pounds of supplies and scientific experiments to the International Space Station after overcoming engine burn issues.

  • Cygnus, launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9, successfully docked with the ISS on Tuesday morning.
  • The spacecraft carried critical supplies, including food, hardware, and scientific experiments.
  • Engine burns were rescheduled after initial aborts due to low pressure readings, but the mission remained on track.
  • Experiments include studies on DNA repair mechanisms and stem cell production in microgravity.
  • Cygnus will stay docked at the ISS until January, serving as an extended lab space and disposing of debris upon departure.
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