More last, best pictures! NASA’s astronaut Ron Garan (@Astro_Ron) has posted these excellent photos via Twitter taken from the ISS as ATV departed earlier this week. Click for full size versions!

ATV-2 as it departs ISS against the backdrop of our beautiful planet. Credit: NASA via Twitpic

ATV-2 as it departs ISS against the backdrop of our beautiful planet. Credit: NASA via Twitpic

European cargo spacecraft ATV-2 fires its jets as it backs away from the ISS. Credit: NASA via Twitpic

European cargo spacecraft ATV-2 fires its jets as it backs away from the ISS. Credit: NASA via Twitpic