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The Cygnus cargo ship nears the robotic arm

The Cygnus cargo ship nears the robotic arm at the International Space Station in this NASA image. The Cygnus capsule is loaded with nearly 7,500 pounds (3,400 kg) of food, science experiments and equipment including a 3-D printer to build tools for astronauts and non-stick grippers modeled after gecko feet. 

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