SpaceX Makes History: Dragon's Space Station Arrival in Pictures

By Space.com Staff
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SpaceX Dragon at ISS: Over Morocco

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.

Dragon Spacecraft Berthing ISS

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.

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Space.com Staff
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