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Potential European independent space station consisting of two docked ATV's with additional life support systems. In the event of abandonment of the ISS by the Americans, the ATV could be used to put together a European Mini Space Station. Two ATV spacecraft could be equipped with two docking mechanisms, one in front and one at the back, in such manner as they could mate like the carriages of a train. Crew Size: 3. Length: 22.00 m (72.00 ft). Basic Diameter: 4.45 m (14.59 ft). Span: 22.30 m (73.10 ft). Habitable Volume: 96.00 m3. Mass: 38,000 kg (83,000 lb). Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted. |
