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ATV-3 Edoardo Amaldi

Edoardo Amaldi was the third ESA Automated Transfer Vehicle. It launched on 23 March 2012, delivered nearly seven tonnes of supplies and propellant, and performed nine International Space Station reboosts before completing its six-month mission with controlled destructive reentry on 3 October.

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Edoardo Amaldi ATVEdoardo AmaldiATV-3
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ATV-3 Edoardo Amaldi
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atv-3-edoardo-amaldi
Status
destroyed

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Edoardo Amaldi was the third ESA Automated Transfer Vehicle. It launched on 23 March 2012, delivered nearly seven tonnes of supplies and propellant, and performed nine International Space Station reboosts before completing its six-month mission with controlled destructive reentry on 3 October.
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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 11:46:56 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 11:46:56 UTC

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First Flight Date
2012-03-23
Last Flight Date
2012-10-03
Serial Number
ATV-3
Vehicle Code
Edoardo Amaldi