Watch a Spacecraft Leave the International Space Station Today
The Japanese cargo ship HTV-9 will return to Earth this week, and NASA is streaming the event live so space fans can watch the action. Live coverage of the departure…
(Photo by NASA via Getty Images)
(Photo by NASA via Getty Images)The Japanese cargo ship HTV-9 will return to Earth this week, and NASA is streaming the event live so space fans can watch the action.
Live coverage of the departure will begin at 1:15 p.m. EDT today (Aug. 18) on NASA TV and via the NASA website, according to an announcement.
NASA Commander Chris Cassidy of Expedition 63 will use the Canadarm2 robotic arm to release HTV-9 beginning at 1:35 p.m. EDT.
You can watch the action live via the YouTube player below or at NASA's official website.
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