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European Cargo Ship Departs The Space Station For The Final Time

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ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti working with Russian cosmonaut Sasha Samokutyaev to close the ATV-5 hatch on 13 February 2015
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Camera to record doomed ATV-5's disintegration - from inside

Next Monday, ESA astronaut Samantha Christoforetti will float into Europe's space ferry to install a special infrared camera, set to capture unique interior views of the spacecrafts break-up on reentry.
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European Cargo Craft Makes Final visit to the ISS

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[Ariane 5] Launch of Final European ATV-5 on Ariane 5 Rocket (VA-219)

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Last ATV lifts off to supply the Space Station

The fifth and final mission of ESAs Automated Transfer Vehicle got off to a flying start today with its launch from Europes Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, heading for the International Space Station.
Georges Lemaître is the fifth ATV built and launched by ESA as part of Europes contribution to cover the operational costs for using the Space Station.
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ATV-5 last preparations (timelapse)

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ATV-5 explained by mission manager Massimo Cislaghi