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Dainty Space Truck Proves Itself Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - Sarah Gingichashvili Home >> Headlines >> Space   
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Europe's "Jules Verne" freighter has demonstrated its ability to make extremely fine movements right next to the International Space Station (ISS). The 20-tonne cargo ship edged up to within 12m of the back of the platform and then moved away to a safe distance. The dress rehearsal was demanded by the station partners to prove the truck has the necessary control to make an automatic docking on Thursday.
(source: news.bbc.co.uk)
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