
NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins examines radish bulbs inside the Advanced Plant Habitat.

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Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter departs the International Space Station moments after being released from the Canadarm2 robotic arm.

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Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is pictured moments after being released from the Canadarm2 robotic arm.

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is pictured attached to the Canadarm2 robotic arm before being released.

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is pictured attached to the Canadarm2 robotic arm before being released.

This view from the SpaceX Crew Dragon looks at the Sahara Desert in the African nation of Niger.

Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins works inside the Kibo laboratory module conducting research operations in the Life Sciences Glovebox.

Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Shannon Walker works in the European Columbus laboratory module to set up a unique device that…