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ATV-3, or Automated Transfer Vehicle-3, was an uncrewed spacecraft launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2012. Its main purpose was to deliver supplies, equipment, and scientific experiments to the International Space Station (ISS). ATV-3 was named "Edoardo Amaldi" in honor of the Italian physicist. The spacecraft successfully docked with the ISS, providing essential resources for astronauts aboard, and demonstrated advanced autonomous navigation technology. After completing its mission, ATV-3 was deorbited and re-entered Earth's atmosphere, safely disintegrating over the Pacific Ocean. This was part of ESA's efforts to support international space missions.

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    ATV-4, or Automated Transfer Vehicle 4, is a European spacecraft designed to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). Launched in 2013, it carried over 6 tons of cargo, including food, equipment, and experiments for astronauts. The ATV-4 automatically docked with the ISS, showcasing advanced robotics and engineering. After completing its mission, it was deorbited and burned up in the Earth's atmosphere. The ATV program helped contribute to the ISS's operations and served as a testbed for future spacecraft technologies, enhancing international collaboration in space exploration.

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    ATV-5, or Automated Transfer Vehicle-5, was a spacecraft developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) to transport supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). Launched in July 2014, it carried essential cargo such as food, water, and scientific equipment. The ATV was designed to autonomously dock with the ISS, allowing it to deliver its payload without crew intervention. After completing its mission and unloading its cargo, ATV-5 was disposed of by burning up in Earth's atmosphere, demonstrating the capability of European technology in supporting space exploration and fostering international collaboration in space missions.