International Space Station (ISS). Artwork of the International Space Station in orbit over Europe with a number of solar power panels arrayed. At upper left the European Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) is approaching for docking. The ATV,launch- ed by the European Ariane 5 rocket,is planned to deliver supplies on a regular basis to the ISS. The ISS is comprised of several different modules; the cylindrical European Columbus Orbital Facility or Attached Pressurised Module (at centre) will be used for scientific research. Beneath it is the conical European crew transfer vehicle meant to supply the Space Station with astronauts. The ISS should commence operation in June 2002 | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Ducros, David |
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