In preparation of the launch of ATV Albert Einstein, Europe’s space ferry is integrated on its Ariane 5 launcher at Europe’s Spaceport, Kourou, French Guiana.
Automated Transfer Vehicles (ATV) are multi-purpose unmanned ferries delivered to orbit by Europe’s Ariane 5 launcher. Each spacecraft can deliver up to 7 tonnes of cargo to the International Space Station, including supplies and equipment, water, air, nitrogen, oxygen and fuel.