Cygnus Mission Update
Via Orbital Sciences Corporation
Following a successful launch earlier today, Cygnus will perform 10 demonstrations during its four-day in-orbit journey to rendezvous with the International Space Station. Cygnus successfully completed its first Delta V burn to raise its orbit which lasted approximately 7 minutes. All systems continue to behave normally. The next major event will be the performance of a free drift and abort demonstration scheduled for 9:30 p.m. EDT.
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