ATV-3 Optical Image Seen from the Ground
Skywatcher Ralf Vandebergh sent this image of the ATV-3 spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station, taken March 25, 2012. He writes: " ... solar panels visible from a low angle. Obtained using a 10inch reflector and manually tracking."
ATV-3 Approaches the International Space Station
European Space Agency's "Edoardo Amaldi" Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3) approaches the International Space Station.on March 28, 2012.
ATV-3 Nearing the International Space Station
European Space Agency's "Edoardo Amaldi" Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3) nears the International Space Station, on March 28, 2012.
ATV-3 Floating Near International Space Station
European Space Agency's "Edoardo Amaldi" Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3) docked to the International Space Station at 6:31 p.m. (EDT) on March 28, 2012,
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