The most sophisticated lorry ever built for the stars
In short: In early 2008, an Ariane 5 rocket launched the European Space Agency's Automated Transfer Vehicle. This video explores the high-tech features of this specialized supply vehicle designed to service the International Space Station.
The Automated Transfer Vehicle, or ATV, functioned as a highly technological supply lorry for the International Space Station. Launched from French Guiana via an Ariane 5 rocket in early 2008, the vehicle represented a significant technological achievement for the European Space Agency.
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