Antares Rocket's Final Launch to ISS: Watch Live Stream

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Antares Rocket's Final Launch to ISS: Watch Live Stream
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The final flight of the Northrop Grumman Antares rocket took place as it launched cargo, provisions, and science experiments to the International Space Station (ISS). This particular model of the Antares rocket will be replaced with a newer version next year. The Cygnus spacecraft, named SS Laurel Clark, separated from the rocket's second stage and is set to arrive at the ISS on Friday. The upgraded Antares rocket is expected to launch in the summer of 2025. The cargo includes over 20 research investigations, equipment, and food supplies for the ISS crew. Notable experiments include studying material flammability in space and testing a new planetary observation probe.

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