Space Agency NASA Confirms Departure of Cargo Vessel Cargo Dragon from Florida Launch Site en route to International Space Station (ISS)
The skies over Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida lit up early on August 25, as SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket blasted off at 02:45 local time (09:45 Moscow time), marking the beginning of a crucial mission to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). The launch was broadcast live by NASA and reported by the space agency.
On board the Falcon 9 was the Cargo Dragon cargo ship, which will be delivering essential resources to the ISS crew. This mission plays a vital role in maintaining the stable functioning of the orbital laboratory. Unlike previous missions by Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft, the Cargo Dragon is not responsible for disposing of trash from the ISS.
The Cargo Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to reach the ISS on August 25. It carries food, equipment, and materials for scientific experiments on board, including resources for a bioprinter and stem cells for research. The exact amount and type of resources the Cargo Dragon carries are not specified.
Meanwhile, the Cygnus spacecraft of Northrop Grumman will soon be replaced by the Dream Chaser spacecraft, which is planned to begin operations in 2025. Dream Chaser will transport cargo to and from the ISS starting in 2025, thus succeeding the Cygnus missions.
This launch was part of the 33rd commercial mission to deliver cargo to orbit. The SpaceX mission was a success, with the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by the American company SpaceX, reaching its intended destination. The Cargo Dragon spacecraft was not mentioned to burn up in the atmosphere, unlike the Cygnus spacecraft, which burn up along with the trash they bring back from the ISS.
The next mission to replace Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft for resupplying the ISS is planned to be carried out by the Dream Chaser spacecraft. This change will mark a new era in cargo transportation to and from the ISS, ensuring a regular supply of necessary resources for the ISS crew.
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