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    ATV launch delayed

    ATV approaching Space Station
    ATV approaching Space Station
    2 March 2012

    PR 7 2012 - A routine inspection has concluded that additional measures are required to ensure the maximum readiness of the third Automated Transfer Vehicle for launch. It has therefore been decided to postpone the launch previously scheduled for 9 March.

    A new launch date will be announced as soon as possible. The launch of ESA’s third Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-3) is part of the internationally coordinated servicing effort to support the International Space Station.

    More information on ATV is available at http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/ATV/index.html

    For further information, please contact:

    ESA Media Relations Office
    Communication Department
    Tel: +33 1 53 69 72 99

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