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ESA's space ferry: The Automated Transfer Vehicle

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Uploaded by on Jul 22, 2008

The International Space Station (ISS) depends on regular deliveries of equipment, food, air and water for its crews. Since the arrival of the first Automated Transfer Vehicle in April 2008, it has become one of the Stations indispensable supply ships.

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  • cool job you guys i thought it was goimg to crash lol-of corse it wasn't

  • A wonderful and successful piece of European hardware. I hope the drag it out over 20-30 years and make many different versions. The development potential is enormous! The only problem is lack of funds.

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  • This is very exciting to finally learn that Europe actually has a space program. Kudos Europe!

  • avec juste une goutte d'ambition...l'europe aurait un vaisseau pour transporter ses astronautes...et aller beaucoup plus loin...

  • Yes, it did. Landing capability is planned and will be added later. Human transportation capability will follow. If all goes like planned. But you know how it is with plans..."the best laid plans.." and so on...

  • So did it burn up into the atmosphere?

  • Great piece of hardware. I hope the ATV will quickly evolve into a CRV (Crew Return Vehicle). Thus expanding Europe's independent access to space to human space flight. It has also the potential to become a ferry for the Moon.

  • Nicely done 5/5

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