ATV-1 Docking ISS

3 April 2008Jules Verne has successfully performed a fully automated docking with the International Space Station (ISS)The ATV Jules Verne was launched by an Ariane 5 from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on 9 March. Three days later, it successfully demonstrated its autonomous CAM capability and was cleared for ISS proximity operations. The spaceship then moved to a parking orbit for the duration of space shuttle Endeavour's visit to the ISS. On March 29 and 31 it conducted two rehearsals of today's docking, approaching at 11 m from the Station.

Channel: Science & Technology
Uploaded: April 3, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Author: LunarTV1

Length: 09:55
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Tags: ATV  Automated  ESA  ISS  Jules  Nasa  Space  Transfer  Vehicle  Verne  

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