Photo: "Disposable," Unmanned Ship Docks at Space Station

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The European Space Agency's unmanned cargo spacecraft Jules Verne prepares to dock with the International Space Station slightly before 10:45 a.m. ET on April 3, 2008. After delivering water, food, and clothing, the ship will burn up on reentry.

Photograph courtesy NASA TV

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