Dutch Minister for Economic Affairs and Vice Prime Minister, Mrs A. Jorritsma-Lebbink, officially opened three new buildings at ESA's technical centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk (NL). The much needed buildings include an extension to the satellite test facilities, a new wing for the main building and a workshop. The Minister was taken on a tour of the test facilities. Left to right: Gaele Winters, ESTEC Director, Mrs A. Jorritsma-Lebbink and Antonio Rodotà, ESA's Director General. The Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) which is currently undergoing testing at ESTEC is seen in the background. (16 January 2002)