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The ATV approaching the International Space Station - Artist view

author: ESA/P.Carril/D.Ducros/Novapix

reference: e-iss99-00110

Image Size 300 DPI: 29 * 22 cm

Artist's impression of the Automated Transfer Vehicle.
In combination with ESA's new Ariane 5, the 20.5 t, 8.5 m-long Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) will enable Europe to transport cargo to the International Space Station. It can remain docked for up to 6 months, during which time it will be loaded with Station waste before being undocked and flown into Earth's atmosphere to burn up.  

Keywords for this photo:

2008 - ARIANE 5 - ARIANE 5 ES ATV - ATV - EARTH - EARTH FROM SPACE - FAIRING - ILLUSTRATION - INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION - ISS - LAUNCHER - LIMB - ROCKET - SOLAR PANEL - SPACE - SPACE STATION -