Automatic undocking from the ISS
September 11th, 2008 by Ken Mankoff
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At the end of its six-month mission, Jules Verne ATV undocked from the International Space Station on 5 September 2008 at 21:29 UT.
It has now embarked on the last leg of its journey which will end with a controlled destructive re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere on 29 September. If you happen to be flying to NZ or AU from the US you have a chance to see the fireball. Click the image for a video simulation of the re-entry.
September 12th, 2008 at 00:02
I love that there’s a telemetry readout that says “NO_FAILURE.” I wonder what failure it’s looking for.
September 12th, 2008 at 09:56
I assume “NO_FAILURE” is good. I’m a bit confused by the “NO CONTROL” that is also there…
September 29th, 2008 at 14:20
First pics from re-entry:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/SEMSB76EJLF_index_0.html
September 30th, 2008 at 10:24
And video too:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/SEMI696EJLF_index_0.html