SpaceX Photos: 3rd Dragon Cargo Mission Soars to Space Station

Expedition 39 Crew Snaps Image of SpaceX Dragon Arrival

NASA

This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and ultimate capture and berthing of the SpaceX Dragon at the International Space Station, as photographed by the Expedition 39 crew members onboard the orbital outpost. The spacecraft was captured by the space station and successfully berthed, following the April 20 arrival.

SpaceX Dragon and the Earth: Easter Rendezvous

NASA TV

A SpaceX Dragon space capsule floats serenely in orbit near the International Space Station with the Earth as a dazzling backdrop in this view from the station on April 20, 2014 as the Dragon cargo ship delivered nearly 5,000 lbs. of supplies to the outpost for NASA. See photos of the mission's preparation, launch and arrival here in this Space.com gallery. [Read the Full Story Here]

SpaceX Dragon and a Space Sunrise

NASA TV

A space sunrise casts light on the Earth as astronauts attach a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station on April 20, 2014. The Dragon cargo ship delivered about 5,000 lbs. of supplies to the station. [Read the Full Story Here]

SpaceX Dragon Captured by Station Arm

NASA TV

A SpaceX Dragon cargo ship is captured by astronauts using the robotic arm on the International Space Station in this close-up camera view from the outpost on April 20, 2014. The Dragon capsule delivered nearly 5,000 lbs. of supplies to the space station crew, the third such SpaceX flight for NASA. [Read the Full Story Here]

SpaceX-3 Dragon Attached to Space Station

NASA TV

The SpaceX-3 Dragon cargo ship is seen attached to the International Space Station on April 20, 2014 for an Easter Sunday cargo delivery of 2.5 tons of food, supplies and gear for the orbiting lab's six-person Expedition 39 crew. [Read the Full Story Here]

SpaceX Dragon Cargo Ship and Earth

NASA TV

A SpaceX-built Dragon cargo ship floats near the end of the International Space Station's robotic arm, with the Earth as a backdrop, in this view from a station camera captured on April 20, 2014. The Dragon cargo ship delivered nearly 5,000 lbs. of supplies to the space station. [Read the Full Story Here]

SpaceX Dragon: Arrival, Capture and Berthing at ISS

NASA

This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and ultimate capture and berthing of the SpaceX Dragon at the International Space Station, as photographed by the Expedition 39 crew members onboard the orbital outpost. The spacecraft was captured by the space station and successfully berthed, following the April 20 arrival.

SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Nears Station: CRS-3

NASA TV

A SpaceX Dragon space capsule is seen near the International Space Station on April 20, 2014 through a camera on the station's robotic arm during rendezvous and capture operations. [Read the Full Story Here]

SpaceX Dragon Nears Space Station: April 20, 2014

NASA TV

A SpaceX Dragon space capsule nears the International Space Station on April 20, 2014 to delivery nearly 5,000 lbs. of supplies and cargo for NASA. [Read the Full Story Here]

SpaceX Dragon ISS Approach

NASA

This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and ultimate capture and berthing of the SpaceX Dragon at the International Space Station, as photographed by the Expedition 39 crew members onboard the orbital outpost. The spacecraft was captured by the space station and successfully berthed, following the April 20 arrival.

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