Cygnus Cargo Ship Takes Out the Trash at the International Space Station

Friday, February 8, 2019 - 18:00 in Astronomy & Space

Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station sent a cargo capsule containing 5,500 lbs. (2,500 kilograms) of trash on its way today (Feb. 8); the Cygnus capsule is destined to burn up in Earth's atmosphere later this month.

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