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International Space Station: ATV-3 undocking postponed

Toulouse, France - A new attempt will be performed today

The undocking of ATV-3 (Automated Transfer Vehicle) from the International Space Station was postponed due to an incorrect command. During operations ATV-3 performed perfectly in line with its pre-defined measures. A new attempt to undock will likely be made today, pending approval by the board of the Station management team this afternoon. Meanwhile ATV, which is named after the Italian physician...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1145940
Rome, Italy, 09/28/2012 16:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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