ESA: Ariane 5 Sends ATV 2 on its Way to the Space Station

Europe’s ATV-2 unmanned space freighter on Feb. 16 was successfully placed into orbit aboard a European Ariane 5 ES rocket and is expected to dock at the international space station Feb. 24 to deliver fuel and other cargo, and to reboost the station into a higher orbit.

During its nearly four-month stay, ATV-2 will also be used, as needed, to maneuver the station’s orbit higher or lower to avoid debris, saving the station’s on-board fuel for use after ATV-2 leaves.

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