The European Space Agency launched the Ariane 5 rocket early Friday from the launch site in French Guiana to re-supply the International Space Station. Ariane is placing in orbit an unmanned cargo ship. It was named Edoardo Amaldi in honor of a 20th century Italian physicist, AP said. The space vehicle is carrying about seven tonnes of cargo, including food, clothing and spare parts. The Edoardo Amaldi will remain at the station through early September.