1. After ISS.
- Author
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Morring, Jr., Frank
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MOON , *LOW earth orbit satellites - Abstract
The article discusses that launch of the Cygnus space freighter to the International Space Station (ISS)could see duty in the same role around the Moon, as Orbital Sciences reflects taking its heritage-hardware approach to spacecraft development beyond low Earth orbit (LEO). It also mentions that pressurized segment on Cygnus can be fitted with a docking mechanism. It also presents the statement of Carl Walz, vice president for human spaceflight operations at Orbital Sciences.
- Published
- 2014