SpaceX Christmas delivery arrives at space station
A SpaceX delivery full of Christmas goodies arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, following a slight delay caused by a communication drop-out.
Dec 09, 2018
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SpaceX Christmas delivery delayed by communication problem
A communication drop-out has delayed a Christmas delivery at the International Space Station.
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