docking

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After docking, the ship will undergo thorough cleaning and disinfection procedures, according to the operator.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Artemis III will launch a crew into low Earth orbit and evaluate the rendezvous and docking capabilities between the agency’s Orion spacecraft and SpaceX or Blue Origin’s landers—or both of those vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Around Earth, the agency plans to test docking procedures between its Orion spacecraft and the lunar landers that will carry astronauts from the moon’s orbit down to its surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

In contrast, many council-run bike hire schemes must be parked at fixed docking stations.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"Because we're docking with the Taiyang Shen in a few days. We can't spin while we dock with things."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir