{"id":55491,"date":"2016-06-09T13:54:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-09T17:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?migration=converted-node-385722"},"modified":"2023-07-26T14:48:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T18:48:43","slug":"nasa-tv-to-broadcast-u-s-cargo-ship-departure-from-space-station","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-tv-to-broadcast-u-s-cargo-ship-departure-from-space-station\/","title":{"rendered":"NASA TV to Broadcast U.S. Cargo Ship Departure from Space Station"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-none \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?w=2048\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"Orbital ATK Cygnus\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg 4928w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?resize=1536,1022 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?resize=2048,1363 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?resize=400,266 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?resize=600,399 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?resize=900,599 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?resize=1200,799 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?resize=2000,1331 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">The Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo ship is seen after final approach to the International Space Station. The vehicle was captured at 6:51 a.m. EDT March 26 using the space station\u2019s Canadarm2 robotic arm by Expedition 47 Commander Tim Kopra. The unmanned cargo craft was then bolted to the Earth-facing port on the Unity module at 10:52 a.m. Orbital ATK\u2019s fifth cargo delivery flight under its Commercial Resupply Services contract delivered over 7,700 pounds of cargo and included equipment to support some 250 experiments during Expeditions 47 and 48. <strong>Credits: NASA<\/strong><\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After delivering almost 7,500 pounds of cargo to support dozens of science experiments from around the world, the Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo spacecraft is set to leave the International Space Station Tuesday, June 14. NASA Television will provide live coverage of Cygnus\u2019 departure beginning at 9 a.m. EDT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ground controllers will detach the Cygnus spacecraft, which arrived at the station March 26, from the Earth-facing side of the station\u2019s Unity module using the Canadarm2 robotic arm. Robotics controllers will maneuver Cygnus into place and Expedition 47 robotic arm operators Tim Kopra of NASA and Tim Peake of ESA (European Space Agency) will give the command for its 9:30 a.m. release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Five hours after departure, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/press-release\/nasa-pursues-burning-desire-to-study-fire-safety-in-space\" rel=\"noopener\">Saffire-I<\/a> experiment will take place onboard the uncrewed cargo craft. Saffire-I provides a new way to study a realistic fire on a spacecraft. This hasn\u2019t been possible in the past because the risks for performing such studies on crewed spacecraft are too high. Instruments on the returning Cygnus will measure flame growth, oxygen use and more. Results could determine microgravity flammability limits for several spacecraft materials, help to validate NASA\u2019s material selection criteria, and help scientists understand how microgravity and limited oxygen affect flame size. The investigation is crucial for the safety of current and future space missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cygnus also will release five <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission_pages\/station\/research\/experiments\/2349.html\" rel=\"noopener\">LEMUR CubeSats<\/a> from an external deployer June 20, part of a remote sensing satellite constellation that provides global ship tracking and weather monitoring. The vehicle will remain in orbit until Wednesday, June 22, when its engines will fire twice, pushing it into Earth\u2019s atmosphere where it will burn up over the Pacific Ocean. NASA TV will not provide a live broadcast of the Cygnus deorbit burn and re-entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experiments <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission_pages\/station\/research\/news\/crs6_science\" rel=\"noopener\">delivered on Cygnus<\/a> supported NASA and other research investigations during Expeditions 47 and 48, including studies in biology, biotechnology, physical science and Earth science \u2014 research that impacts life on Earth, and also will help us on the journey to Mars. Investigations studied realistic fire scenarios on a space vehicle, enabled the first space-based observations of meteors entering Earth\u2019s atmosphere from space, explored how regolith behaves and moves in microgravity, tested a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/jpl\/gecko-grippers-moving-on-up\" rel=\"noopener\">gecko-inspired adhesive gripping device<\/a> that can stick on command in the harsh environment of space, and added a new 3-D printer in microgravity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cygnus resupply craft launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/press-release\/nasa-sends-fire-meteor-experiments-to-international-space-station-on-commercial-cargo\" rel=\"noopener\">March 22<\/a> on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, for the company\u2019s fifth NASA-contracted commercial resupply mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the full NASA TV schedule and video streaming information at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/nasatv <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find more information on Orbital ATK\u2019s mission at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/orbitalatk <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep up with the International Space Station, and its research and crews, at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/station <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-end-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kathryn Hambleton<br>\nHeadquarters, Washington<br>\n202-358-1100<br>\nkathryn.hambleton@nasa.gov<br>\nDan Huot<br>\nJohnson Space Center, Houston<br>\n281-483-5111<br>\ndaniel.g.huot@nasa.gov <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After delivering almost 7,500 pounds of cargo to support dozens of science experiments from around the world, the Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo spacecraft is set to leave the International Space Station Tuesday, June 14. NASA Television will provide live coverage of Cygnus\u2019 departure beginning at 9 a.m. EDT. Ground controllers will detach the Cygnus spacecraft, [...]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":58689,"template":"","meta":{"nasa_hds_core_meta_l10n":"en-US","nasa_hds_core_meta_article_editor":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_article_contacts":[],"nasa_hds_core_meta_article_topic":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_linked_locations":[],"nasa_hds_core_meta_article_related_articles":[],"hds_migrate_meta_pr_release_id":"M16-065","hds_migrate_meta_pr_release_type":"MEDIA ADVISORY","nasa_hds_core_meta_location_x":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_location_y":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_gallery_images":[]},"categories":[3190,2801,3142,2735,2867],"news-tags":[12349],"internal-terms":[9514,9508],"coauthors":[],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"NASA TV to Broadcast U.S. Cargo Ship Departure from Space Station","url":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-tv-to-broadcast-u-s-cargo-ship-departure-from-space-station\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-tv-to-broadcast-u-s-cargo-ship-departure-from-space-station\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg"},"articleSection":"Missions","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"NASA"}],"creator":["NASA"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"NASA","logo":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/themes\/nasa\/assets\/images\/nasa-logo.svg"},"keywords":["NASA Centers & Facilities","NASA Headquarters","Commercial Resupply","Commercial Space","Expedition 47","International Space Station (ISS)"],"dateCreated":"2016-06-09T17:54:00Z","datePublished":"2016-06-09T17:54:00Z","dateModified":"2023-07-26T18:48:43Z"},"rendered":"<meta name=\"parsely-title\" content=\"NASA TV to Broadcast U.S. Cargo Ship Departure from Space Station\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-link\" content=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-tv-to-broadcast-u-s-cargo-ship-departure-from-space-station\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-type\" content=\"post\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-image-url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-pub-date\" content=\"2016-06-09T17:54:00Z\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-section\" content=\"Missions\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-tags\" content=\"NASA Centers & Facilities,NASA Headquarters,Commercial Resupply,Commercial Space,Expedition 47,International Space Station (ISS)\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-author\" content=\"NASA\" \/>","tracker_url":"https:\/\/cdn.parsely.com\/keys\/nasa.gov\/p.js"},"read_time":3,"featured_image":{"id":58689,"file":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o.jpg","title":"25634985304_d6c7f6ee35_o","alt":"Orbital ATK Cygnus","caption":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release\/55491"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press-release"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release\/55491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":370424,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release\/55491\/revisions\/370424"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55491"},{"taxonomy":"news-tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-tags?post=55491"},{"taxonomy":"internal-terms","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-terms?post=55491"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=55491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}