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SpaceX and Northrop Grumman Team Up for Crucial ISS Resupply Mission

The mission includes scientific experiments and educational demonstrations, set to launch from Cape Canaveral.

  • The Cygnus spacecraft, carrying 8,200 pounds of supplies, will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
  • Experiments include water recovery technology and stem cell production in microgravity.
  • The mission will feature a STEM demonstration using everyday objects to explain centripetal force.
  • NASA and SpaceX will livestream the launch and docking events, with coverage beginning at 11:10 a.m. EDT.
  • The Cygnus will remain docked at the ISS until January 2025, providing crucial supplies and research materials.
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