This is a picture at the edge of the Earth as the light fades to night. Jules Verne in this picture is a European Space Agency's Automated Transfer Vehicle. Jules is practicing its automated docking cabability as it approaches the International Space Station. Using a laser guide, Jules docked safely on Thursday and delivered over 7,500 ounds of equipment. Jules will remain docked until August. Jules has a diameter of 4.5 meters and is 10.3 meters long. I just love that this transfer vehicle is named after Jules Verne who dreamed of rockets traveling to space. :)
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