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ESA: last ATV lifts off to supply the Space Station (VIDEO)

Kourou, French Guyana - Named after the Belgian scientist who formulated the Big Bang Theory, ATV "Georges Lemaître"

The fifth and final mission of ESA’s Automated Transfer Vehicle got off to a flying start today with its launch from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, heading for the International Space Station. "Georges Lemaîtreis" the fifth ATV built and launched by ESA as part of Europe’s contribution to cover the operational costs for using the Space Station. Named after the Belgian scientist who fo...

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Rome, Italy, 07/30/2014 09:47
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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