PIX4603604 The ATV docked to the International Space Station - Artist view - The ATV docked to the International Space Station - Artist view - Artist view of the European automatic cargo ship (ATV) moored to the International Space Station. The ATV, with several tons of fuel on board, will be used to bring the station back into orbit. Artist?'s impression of the Automated Transfer Vehicle docked to the International Space Station. In combination with ESA?'s new Ariane 5, the 20.5 t, 8.5 m - long Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) will enable Europe to transport cargo to the International Space Station. It can remain docked for up to 6 months, during which time it will be loaded with Station waste before being undocked and flown into Earth?'s atmosphere to burn up by .; (add.info.: The ATV docked to the International Space Station - Artist view - The ATV docked to the International Space Station - Artist view - Artist view of the European automatic cargo ship (ATV) moored to the International Space Station. The ATV, with several tons of fuel on board, will be used to bring the station back into orbit. Artist?'s impression of the Automated Transfer Vehicle docked to the International Space Station. In combination with ESA?'s new Ariane 5, the 20.5 t, 8.5 m - long Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) will enable Europe to transport cargo to the International Space Station. It can remain docked for up to 6 months, during which time it will be loaded with Station waste before being undocked and flown into Earth?'s atmosphere to burn up); Photo ?? ESA/Novapix.