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The ATV approaching the International Space Station - Artist view

auteur: ESA/D.Ducros/Novapix

référence: e-iss99-00106

Image Size 300 DPI: 17 * 12 cm

Artist's impression of the Automated Transfer Vehicle approaching the International Space Station.
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:

ATV - DOCKING - EARTH - EARTH FROM SPACE - ILLUSTRATION - INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION - ISS - LIMB - SOLAR PANEL - SPACE - SPACE STATION -