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Cygnus spacecraft approach to the International Space Station postponed

Houston, USA - The operation will be performed no earlier than Saturday

Managers from Orbital Sciences and American space agency NASA decided to postpone the approach, rendezvous, grapple and berthing operations of Cygnus cargo logistics spacecraft with the International Space Station to no earlier than Saturday, September 28. Consequently, Cygnus' rendezvous now will follow the launch and arrival of three crew members of Expedition 37/38 on Wednesday, September 25....

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1155329
Rome, Italy, 09/24/2013 14:20
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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