LAUNCH PAD
Feb 25, 2021
2 minutes
8 JANUARY 2021
Return to sender
This image captures the moment Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus space freighter departed the International Space Station (ISS) after a lengthy three-month stay. Cygnus successfully delivered over 3,500 kilograms of scientific equipment and supplies while attached to Canadarm2, the ISS’ robotic arm. Canadarm2 lends a helping hand to the Space Station by aiding in maintenance, moving supplies and ‘catching’ visiting vehicles.
The freighter was released from
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