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Go to topicThe video, made in 1995, includes some animations on predicted steps in the assembly of the International Space Station.
After a first scene dedicated to industrial assembly activities, the video shows possible concepts on : – a Shuttle servicing mission, – an Ariane 5 launch with separation of the Columbus module and its docking at the ISS – future flights 1A,1R, 5A showing docking of Zarya and Destiny – future flgihts 12A,UF-4,1E and 19A – in-orbit assembly sequences