ATV-2 by the numbers…
By any measure, ESA's ATV-2 cargo vessel is a behemoth in space, both in complexity and size! And it's pretty well designed and built, too. Despite a mass of over 20 tonnes, Johannes Kepler can...
View ArticleATV Kepler tanking up
In anticipation of the vessel's upcoming launch, scheduled for 15 February, ATV Johannes Kepler is now being 'tanked up' with fuel at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou. Of all the vessels that can deliver...
View ArticleEurope’s ATV space ferry ready for launch
ESA's newest press release was published today reporting loud and clear that ATV Johannes Kepler is ready for launch to the International Space Station on Tuesday, 15 February, at 22:08 GMT (23:08 CET)...
View ArticleATV-2 cargo loading – The Big Post
In the past three weeks, teams at Kourou have been loading cargo into ATV - a challenging and complex process that requires extensive planning and preparation. Now that the final, late-load cargo has...
View ArticleATV installed on top of Ariane 5
The second Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) to be orbited by Arianespace has been installed on its Ariane 5 launch vehicle, keeping preparations on track for a February 15 mission to service the...
View ArticleATV-2 by the numbers…
By any measure, ESA's ATV-2 cargo vessel is a behemoth in space, both in complexity and size! And it's pretty well designed and built, too. Despite a mass of over 20 tonnes, Johannes Kepler can...
View ArticleATV Kepler tanking up
In anticipation of the vessel’s upcoming launch, scheduled for 15 February, ATV Johannes Kepler is now being ‘tanked up’ with fuel at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou. Of all the vessels that can deliver...
View ArticleEurope’s ATV space ferry ready for launch
ESA’s newest press release was published today reporting loud and clear that ATV Johannes Kepler is ready for launch to the International Space Station on Tuesday, 15 February, at 22:08 GMT (23:08 CET)...
View ArticleATV-2 cargo loading – The Big Post
In the past three weeks, teams at Kourou have been loading cargo into ATV – a challenging and complex process that requires extensive planning and preparation. Now that the final, late-load cargo has...
View ArticleATV installed on top of Ariane 5
The second Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) to be orbited by Arianespace has been installed on its Ariane 5 launch vehicle, keeping preparations on track for a February 15 mission to service the...
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