Astronauts are scheduled to capture Cygnus with the orbiting lab's robotic arm around 5:05 a.m. ET on Wednesday (Nov. 9).
after the famous NASA astronaut, is carrying about 4.1 tons of scientific experiments and supplies to the ISS — more than any other Cygnus has toted skyward.
The SS Sally Ride's flight has not been perfectly smooth: The freighter managed to deploy just one of its two solar panels after liftoff. Its handlers say it can make the journey to the ISS safely regardless, but mission teams will be keeping an eye out for any signs of trouble as it approaches the orbiting lab.
"Northrop Grumman is working closely with NASA to monitor and assess the spacecraft ahead of tomorrow's planned arrival, capture and installation at the space station," NASA officialson Tuesday evening ."Mission teams also are planning additional inspections of the cargo spacecraft during approach and after capture."
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