Ariane 5 flight VA205 - to carry ATV-3 - being lifted in Kourou in November 2011. Credits: ESA, Arianespace, Optique Video du CSG - J.M. Guillon

The cryogenic main stage of Ariane 5 flight VA205 - to carry ATV-3 - being lifted in Kourou in November 2011. Credits: ESA, Arianespace, Optique Video du CSG - J.M. Guillon

ESA’s third Automated Transfer Vehicle cargo ferry, Edoardo Amaldi, is ready for launch on an Ariane 5 to the International Space Station on 9 March from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.

The liftoff at 10:05 GMT (11:05 CET) will be covered live from Kourou for broadcasters and on the web, and followed at launch events around Europe.

Full article in ESA web