Artists impression of the launch of an Ariane 5

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Artists impression of the launch of an Ariane 5

Ariane 5. Artwork of an Ariane 5 rocket soon after launch during a mission to supply the Internation- al Space Station (ISS, not seen here). The Ariane 5 rocket will launch spacecraft, contained within the nose of the rocket, which can dock with the ISS. Ariane 5 will launch the Columbus Orbiting Facility, a scientific module for the ISS. It will also launch two European-designed spacecraft for re-supplying the space station: the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) and Crew Transfer Vehicle (CTV). The ATV will carry supplies such as food, air & equipment on a regular basis. The CTV will deliver and retrieve astronauts as required. The ISS is due to be operational in June 2002. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © DAVID DUCROS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

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