ATV-2: February 2011 Archives

See how the European Space Agency's ATV-2 nicknamed the Johannes Kepler was made. From pieces and parts to mighty spacecraft sitting atop of Ariane 5 launcher.

The Johannes Kepler will carry approximately 6.6 tonnes of cargo to the International Space Station on a resupply mission. ESA's ATV's are sent on resupply missions approximately every 17 months.