It's all systems go in Kourou for the launch of ATV-2. Let's hope the weather is not a factor. It is the rainy season there. It's important to the STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery mission that the ATV-2 docks wih the ISS on time. This mission will set a new heavy lift record for the Ariane 5 launch system. The ATV-2 weights in at +20,000lbs. It is also the 200th launch for Ariane 5. Read More Here.
There will be a live video broadcast from Ariane Space and ESA. Click Here For Live Video
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