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A private supply ship launched by Orbital Sciences Corporation is heading to the International Space Station (ISS) after delays caused by cold weather and a solar storm. The unmanned rocket, launched from Wallops Island, Virginia, carries 1,360 kg of equipment, experiments, and Christmas gifts for the six ISS residents. The spacecraft, named Cygnus, is expected to reach the ISS on Sunday. NASA contracts Orbital Sciences and SpaceX to supply the ISS, as the space shuttle program ended in 2011.

What caused the delay in the launch of the private supply ship?

• Fuel shortage

• Cold weather and a solar storm

• Technical issues

• Crew illness

What is the total weight of the equipment and experiments carried by the rocket?

• 2,000 kilograms

• 1,500 kilograms

• 1,360 kilograms

• 1,000 kilograms

What additional items are included in the capsule besides equipment and experiments?

• Satellite parts

• Christmas gifts

• Medical supplies

• Extra fuel

What is the name of the spacecraft expected to reach the orbital post?

• Apollo

• Cygnus

• Dragon

• Orion

Why does NASA rely on private companies like Orbital Sciences and SpaceX?

• To reduce costs

• To increase launch frequency

• To focus on Mars missions

• Because the space shuttle program ended