The final departure of the Albert Einstein cargo ship

Space · Published 12 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Watch the moment the Expedition 37 crew closed the hatch on the ATV-4 resupply vehicle, marking the end of its mission to the space station.

The ATV-4, named 'Albert Einstein', arrived at the space station in mid-June, carrying over 7 tons of essential supplies including food and fuel. After completing its mission, the vehicle undocked on October 28 and was scheduled for a destructive reentry into Earth's atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean on November 2.

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