Orbital Sciences Corporation, a Virginia based satellite manafacturer, was selected on Feb 19 by NASA to offer unmanned ISS resupply via its new Taurus II (medium lift expendable) launched Cygnus spacecraft. The first demonstration flight of the Cygnus is scheduled for 2010, after which a successful demonstration will lead to the Cygnus complementing the ISS ressuply missions currently flown through the Russian Progress Spacecraft.
Images: Orbital Sciences Corp
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