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On this image provided by NASA, a commercial shipment arrives at the International Space Station on Monday, November 19, 2018. Astronaut Serena Aunon-Chancellor used the robotic arm of the space station to grab the Northrop Grumman capsule. It bears the name of Apollo 16 moonwalker and the first commander of Space Shuttle John Young, who died in January. (Alexander Gerst / European Space Agency, NASA via AP) (Associated Press)
CAPE CANAVERAL (Florida) – The International Space Station has received two cargo deliveries in record time of 15 hours.
An American commercial cargo arrived Monday, two days after Virginia's takeoff. NASA astronaut Serena Aunon-Chancellor used the robotic arm of the space station to grab the Northrop Grumman capsule. It bears the name of Apollo 16 moonwalker and the first commander of Space Shuttle John Young, who died in January.
German station commander Alexander Gerst tweeted, "Welcome aboard, S. John Young!"
Ice cream and other fresh foods are the first things that come out.
On Sunday, a Russian refueling ship brought a full load.
NASA says it's the fastest back-to-back shipments for the space station, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Tuesday. The supply vessels will remain there a few months before being filled with garbage and detach them.
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