Major Tim 'catches the Dragon'
UK astronaut Tim Peake has successfully berthed the latest cargo ship to visit the International Space Station. Using the platform's robotic arm, the Briton reached out to grab the Dragon freighter on Sunday, pulling it into the Harmony module. "We show load is safe, and it looks like we've caught a Dragon," said Major Tim. The capsule, sent up by private contractor SpaceX, is carrying just over three tonnes of equipment. Included in the shipment is an expandable room that will be fitted to the ISS in the coming weeks.
Apr-11-2016, 12:05:12 GMT
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