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Maneuvering Dragon to the Docking Port
Credit: ESA/NASA
SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Monitoring Dragon's Approach
Credit: ESA/NASA
SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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SpaceX Dragon Attaches to the ISS
Credit: ESA/NASA
SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Dragon Attached to ISS
Credit: NASA TV
The Dragon capsule is attached to the International Space Station on May 25, 2012.
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Dragon Spacecraft Berthing ISS
Credit: ESA/NASA
SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Andre Kuipers Inside Dragon Capsule
Credit: NASA
This view of European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 31 flight engineer, is among the first set of imagery from the crew showing the freshly opened SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. This image was released May 28, 2012.
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SpaceX's Dragon at Space Station
Credit: NASA
NASA astronauts Don Pettit (right) and Joe Acaba (left) with European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers wave from inside SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, now attached to the International Space Station
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The Gate to the Dragon's Lair
Credit: ESA/NASA
SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Dragon's Golden Gate
Credit: ESA/NASA
SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Approach to 10 Metres
Credit: ESA/NASA
SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Dragon's Hatch Visible
Credit: NASA TV
Dragon spacecraft's hatch is visible to a camera on the International Space Station as the station's robotic arm moves the capsule into place for docking, May 25, 2012.
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Dragon Faces ISS
Credit: NASA TV
The Canadarm2 of the International Space Station was used to position the Dragon spacecraft for docking, May 25, 2012.
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Another View of Dragon at the ISS
Credit: NASA TV
A different camera angle shows the Dragon capsule as it is held by the Canadarm2 of the ISS, May 25, 2012.
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Dragon Floats Above Earth
Credit: NASA TV
SpaceX's Dragon capsule floats above the Earth in this closeup shot from the International Station, May 25, 2012.
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Dragon and ISS with Earth's Limb
Credit: NASA TV
Dragon capsule attached to the Canadarm2 floats with the Earth's limb in the background, May 25, 2012.
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SpaceX Dragon Approaches the ISS
Credit: NASA
The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space Station on May 25, 2012 for grapple and berthing.
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SpaceX Dragon Approaches the ISS
Credit: NASA
The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station. This image was taken May 25, 2012.
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Dragon Capsule on Canadarm2
Credit: NASA TV
Dragon capsule was captured by the Canadarm2 of the International Space Station on May 25, 2012.
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The Target for the Final Maneuver
Credit: ESA/NASA
The Dragon spacecraft identifies the ISS. SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Dragon Capsule Captured by ISS
Credit: NASA TV
SpaceX's Dragon capsule was captured by astronauts aboard the International Space Station, Friday, May 25, 2012.
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Inside of the Dragon Module
Credit: NASA/ESA
Interior view of the dragon module. SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Dragon Capsule on Canadarm2
Credit: NASA TV
SpaceX's Dragon capsule is held by the Canadarm2 of the International Space Station, May 25, 2012.
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Dragon Grappled Against the Earth's Limb
Credit: ESA/NASA (via André Kuipers on Flickr)
SpaceX's Dragon capsule is held by the Canadarm2 of the International Space Station, May 25, 2012.
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Dragon Over the Rocky Mountains
Credit: ESA/NASA
SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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Teamwork in the Cupola During Dragon Approach
Credit: ESA/NASA
SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.
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SpaceX Dragon Grappled By Robotic Arm
Credit: NASA
With clouds and land forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station.
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SpaceX Mission Control Celebrating Dragon Capture
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Employees of SpaceX inside their mission control room celebrate the successful capture of the Dragon spacecraft by the ISS on Friday, May 25, 2012.
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SpaceX Dragon Approaches the ISS
Credit: NASA
The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space Station on May 25, 2012 for grapple and berthing.
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SpaceX Dragon at ISS: Space Station in Sight
Credit: NASA TV
SpaceX's Dragon capsule sees the International Space Station in a thermal imager in this view taken from the unmanned commercial spacecraft during historic rendezvous demonstrations on May 25, 2012.
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Dragon Closing in on International Space Station
Credit: NASA TV
Dragon capsule floats on the doorstep of the ISS, almost ready for capture, May 25, 2012.
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SpaceX Dragon at ISS: Colorful Clouds
Credit: SpaceX/NASA TV
This spectacular view shows SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft (left) with clouds on Earth as a colorful backdrop as seen by cameras on the International Space Station during the capsule's approach on May 25, 2012.
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SpaceX Dragon at ISS: Over Morocco
Credit: NASA TV
SpaceX's Dragon space capsule flies over the coast of Morocco in this camera view taken from the International Space Station as the capsule approached on May 25, 2012.
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Dragon Spacecraft Berthing ISS
Credit: NASA
With darkness, Earth's horizon and thin line of atmosphere forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station. This image was taken May 25, 2012.
