ESA Europe: ATV-3 Space Cargo Vehicle set for launch to ISS

Loading the propellants for ATV Edoardo Amaldi. Since the propellants are hazardous, the operations are performed in ‘Scape’ suits. In case of a propellant leak, the operators are protected by the suit.

Credits: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/Optique Video du CSG–S. Martin

Technicians in Europe’s spaceport in Kourou have the delicate task of loading dry cargo into ATV-3 for its journey to the International Space Station in March 2012.

Credits: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/Optique Video du CSG–S. Martin 2011