Cargo spacecraft

NASA to Air Briefing, Spacewalks to Install New Station Solar Arrays

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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WASHINGTON, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedition 65 astronauts will conduct two spacewalks one Wednesday, June 16, and the other Sunday, June 20 to install new solar arrays to help power the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedition 65 astronauts will conduct two spacewalks one Wednesday, June 16, and the other Sunday, June 20 to install new solar arrays to help power the International Space Station .
  • NASA will discuss the upcoming spacewalks during a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT Monday, June 14.
  • Live coverage of the news conference and spacewalks will air on NASA Television, the agency's website , and the NASA app .
  • The solar arrays arrived at the station in the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft as part of the company's 22nd commercial resupply services mission to the station.

Science, Solar Arrays Launch on NASA's SpaceX Cargo Mission

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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The spacecraft launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy.

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  • The spacecraft launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy.
  • This 22nd contracted resupply mission for SpaceX will deliver the new ISS Roll-out Solar Arrays ( iROSA ) to the space station in the trunk of the Dragon spacecraft.
  • New solar panels headed to station are made up of compact sections that roll open like a long rug.
  • The ISS Roll-out Solar Arrays ( iROSA ) are based on a previous demonstration of roll-out panels performed on station.

As Artemis Moves Forward, NASA Picks SpaceX to Land Next Americans on Moon

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Friday, April 16, 2021
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At least one of those astronauts will make history as the first woman on the Moon.

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  • At least one of those astronauts will make history as the first woman on the Moon.
  • There, two crew members will transfer to the SpaceX human landing system (HLS) for the final leg of their journey to the surface of the Moon.
  • "During the Apollo program, we proved that it is possible to do the seemingly impossible: land humans on the Moon.
  • "\nSpaceX\'s HLS Starship, designed to land on the Moon, leans on the company\'s tested Raptor engines and flight heritage of the Falcon and Dragon vehicles.

NASA TV to Air First US Commercial Crew Port Relocation on Space Station

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Monday, March 29, 2021
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Live coverage will begin at 6 a.m. EDT on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website .

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  • Live coverage will begin at 6 a.m. EDT on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
  • The relocation will free Harmony's forward port for the docking of Crew Dragon Endeavour, set to carry four crew members to the station on NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission .
  • This will be the first port relocation of a Crew Dragon spacecraft.
  • The mission is the first of six certified crew missions NASA and SpaceX planned as a part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program .

NASA TV Coverage Set for Next Cargo Launch to Space Station

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Friday, February 12, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA commercial cargo provider Northrop Grumman is targeting 12:36 p.m. EST Saturday, Feb. 20, for the launch of its 15th resupply mission to the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA commercial cargo provider Northrop Grumman is targeting 12:36 p.m. EST Saturday, Feb. 20, for the launch of its 15th resupply mission to the International Space Station .
  • Loaded with approximately 8,000 pounds of research , crew supplies, and hardware, Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo spacecraft will launch on the company's Antares rocket from Virginia Space's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport.
  • The Cygnus spacecraft, dubbed the SS Katherine Johnson ,will arrive at the space station Monday, Feb. 22.
  • NASA's virtual launch experience includes curated launch resources, a behind-the-scenes look at the mission, and the opportunity for a virtual launch passport stamp following a successful launch.

NASA, Government of Japan Formalize Gateway Partnership for Artemis Program

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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"We're honored to announce this latest agreement with Japan to support long-term human exploration on and around the Moon as part of the Artemis program," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

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  • "We're honored to announce this latest agreement with Japan to support long-term human exploration on and around the Moon as part of the Artemis program," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
  • Under an arrangement with Northrop Grumman, Japan also will provide batteries for the Gateway's Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO), the initial crew cabin for astronauts visiting the Gateway.
  • Additionally, Japan is investigatingenhancements to itsHTV-X cargo resupply spacecraft,which could result in its use for Gateway logistics resupply.
  • For example, NASA will use the Gateway to demonstrate remote management and long-term reliability of autonomous spacecraft systems and other technologies.

NASA Science, New Airlock Heads to Space Station on SpaceX Cargo Spacecraft

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Sunday, December 6, 2020
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The upgraded spacecraft has double the capacity for powered lockers, with 12, which preserve science and research samples during transport to and from Earth.

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  • The upgraded spacecraft has double the capacity for powered lockers, with 12, which preserve science and research samples during transport to and from Earth.
  • Science payloads now also can remain in the upgraded Dragon through the duration of the mission as an extension to the station's lab space.
  • Among the scientific investigations Dragon is delivering to the space station are:
    A mixture of meteorite samples and microbes are headed to the space station.
  • Launching in the trunk of the Dragon capsule, the Nanoracks Bishop Airlock is a commercial platform that can support a range of scientific work on the space station.

Recording Artist and Composer Joe Steven Announces New Album

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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With each song as equally captivating as the one before, the album's entirety embodies a remarkable story of infinite discovery and human wonder.

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  • With each song as equally captivating as the one before, the album's entirety embodies a remarkable story of infinite discovery and human wonder.
  • When asked what motivated him to compose the album, Joe Steven said, "When I first heard the news that SpaceX opened a launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas, I traveled to see the Starship MK1 spaceship prototype.
  • Joe Steven is an acclaimed recording artist and music composer in the music and film industry.
  • Joe began writing original songs from a young age and later launched a record label and studio company after graduating from university with a business degree.

NASA Science, Cargo Heads to Space Station on Northrop Grumman Resupply Mission

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Saturday, October 3, 2020
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Coverage of the spacecraft's approach and arrival will begin at 3:45 a.m. on NASA Television and the agency's website .

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  • Coverage of the spacecraft's approach and arrival will begin at 3:45 a.m. on NASA Television and the agency's website .
  • Cygnus will remain at the space station until mid-December before it disposes of several thousand pounds of trash as it burns up during a safe re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
  • This delivery Northrop Grumman's 14th contracted cargo flight to the space station and the third under its Commercial Resupply Services 2 contract with NASA will support dozens of new and existing investigations.
  • Chawla, who dedicated her life to understanding flight dynamics, lost her life during the STS-107 mission when the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentering Earth's atmosphere.

NASA TV to Air Departure of Japanese Cargo Ship from Space Station

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
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Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy of NASA will use the Canadarm2 robotic arm to release the spacecraft from the station at 1:35 p.m., ending its three-month stay.

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  • Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy of NASA will use the Canadarm2 robotic arm to release the spacecraft from the station at 1:35 p.m., ending its three-month stay.
  • This will be the final station departure of JAXA's Kounotori, or "white stork," model cargo craft, nine of which have delivered more than 40 tons of supplies to space station crews.
  • JAXA is developing a new fleet of HTV cargo craft, the HTV-X, which is targeted for its first launch in 2022.
  • Loaded with trash from the space station, the spacecraft will burn up harmlessly over the Pacific Ocean.