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 450       29 Mar 2012       2:54
Launch and docking highlights

ESA's ATV Edoardo Amaldi (ATV-3) has completed the first stage of its docking with the Russian Zvezda module of the International Space Station.

The docking occurred smoothly when ATV's docking probe was captured by Zvezda's docking cone at 00:31 CEST ( 22:31 GMT).

The docking probe is now retracting, to be followed by the hooks between the two craft closing. The data and electrical connections will then be established.

The 20-tonne vessel, flying autonomously while being continuously monitored from the ground, docked with the 450-tonne orbital complex with a precision of 6 cm as they circled Earth at more than 28 000 km/h.

Like its predecessors, ATV-3 has a multifaceted mission. As a space tug, it is loaded with 3150 kg of propellant to reboost the Station's orbit to compensate for the natural decay in altitude caused by atmospheric drag or to move it from the path of potentially hazardous space debris. ATV also provides attitude control when other spacecraft are approaching the Station.

As a space tanker, it is delivering 860 kg of propellant, 100 kg of oxygen and air, and 280 kg of drinking water, all to be pumped into the Station's tanks.

As a space freighter, it carries 2200 kg of dry cargo such as scientific equipment, spare parts, food and clothes for the astronauts.

During the five months it will spend docked to the Station, it will act as a temporary space module, providing 45 cubic metres of extra crew quarters on the orbital outpost. On previous missions, ATV was welcomed by the astronauts as %u201Cthe quietest place in the Station%u201D and was often the preferred area for working.

At the end of its mission, scheduled for 27 August, ATV-3 will separate from the Station, packed with waste bags. The following day, it will be directed to burn up safely in the atmosphere during reentry over the South Pacific Ocean.
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 3430
      26 Feb 2016
    1:25:48  
Opening panel discussion: Agency plans and international cooperation
Speakers: Bernhard Hufenbach, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, ESA; James Carpenter, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, ESA; Kathleen C. Laurini, Exploration and Space Operations, NASA; Naoki Sato, Human Spaceflight Technology Directorate, JAXA; Martin Picard, Space Exploration Development, CSA
Speakers: Bernhard Hufenbach, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, ESA; James Carpenter, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, ESA; Kathleen C. Laurini, Exploration and Space Operations, NASA; Naoki Sato, Human Spaceflight Technology Directorate, JAXA; Martin Picard, Space Exploration Development, CSA
 1057
      26 Feb 2016
    1:02:50  
Plenary discussion: Vision 2030
Speakers: Bernhard Hufenbach, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency, NL James Carpenter, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency, NL Lev Zelenyi, Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences IKI, Russia Clive Neal , Department of Civil and Environmental Engineer and Earth Sciences, University of Notre Dame, USA Ian Crawford, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Birkbeck College, UK Katherine Joy, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, The University of Manchester, UK Ralf Jaumann, Institute of Planetary Research, DLR, Germany Armin Wedler, Robotics and Mechatronics Center, DLR, Germany Kip V. Hodges, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University,USA Team HECATE; Dan Lester, Department of Astronomy, University of Texas, USA Markus Landgraf, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency, NL
Speakers: Bernhard Hufenbach, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency, NL James Carpenter, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency, NL Lev Zelenyi, Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences IKI, Russia Clive Neal , Department of Civil and Environmental Engineer and Earth Sciences, University of Notre Dame, USA Ian Crawford, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Birkbeck College, UK Katherine Joy, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, The University of Manchester, UK Ralf Jaumann, Institute of Planetary Research, DLR, Germany Armin Wedler, Robotics and Mechatronics Center, DLR, Germany Kip V. Hodges, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University,USA Team HECATE; Dan Lester, Department of Astronomy, University of Texas, USA Markus Landgraf, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency, NL
 639
      25 Feb 2016
    15:51  
ESA Moon Challenge, International Student Contest for Lunar Exploration: Award of the prizes
Speakers: Shahrzad Hosseini, Strategic Planning and Outreach Office, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency; Jean-François Clervoy, Astronaut of the European Space Agency; Team HARVeST; Team HECATE; Team Synergic Selene.
Speakers: Shahrzad Hosseini, Strategic Planning and Outreach Office, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency; Jean-François Clervoy, Astronaut of the European Space Agency; Team HARVeST; Team HECATE; Team Synergic Selene.
 877
      25 Feb 2016
    3:43  
ESA Moon Challenge, International Student Contest for Lunar Exploration: Presentations
Speakers: Shahrzad Hosseini, Strategic Planning and Outreach Office, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency; Team HARVeST; Team HECATE; Team Synergic Selene.
Speakers: Shahrzad Hosseini, Strategic Planning and Outreach Office, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency; Team HARVeST; Team HECATE; Team Synergic Selene.
 483
      25 Feb 2016
    33:24  
Invited Speaker Presentation: Economic impacts of an international lunar exploration endeavour
Speaker: Greg Sadlier, Associate Director, London Economics
Speaker: Greg Sadlier, Associate Director, London Economics
 502
      25 Feb 2016
    26:38  
Invited Speaker Presentation: Lunar Science and Exploration - Education and Inspiration
Speaker: Anu Ojha, Director, UK National Space Academy Programme
Speaker: Anu Ojha, Director, UK National Space Academy Programme
 423
      25 Feb 2016
    18:41  
Invited Speaker Presentation: Robotic Surgery
Richard Schilling, Cardiologist, St. Barths Hospital
Richard Schilling, Cardiologist, St. Barths Hospital
 381
      25 Feb 2016
    4:43  
Invited Speaker Presentation: Science Opportunities From Humans in Cislunar Space and on the Lunar Surface
Ben Bussey, Chief Exploration Scientist, NASA Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate.
Ben Bussey, Chief Exploration Scientist, NASA Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate.
 430
      25 Feb 2016
    16:49  
Report from the Technology Day
Speaker: Giorgio Saccoccia, Head of Propulsion and Aerothermodynamics Division, Acting Head of Mechanical Systems Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management, European Space Agency
Speaker: Giorgio Saccoccia, Head of Propulsion and Aerothermodynamics Division, Acting Head of Mechanical Systems Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management, European Space Agency
 464
      25 Feb 2016
    13:47  
Welcome and Introduction
Speakers: Bernhard Hufenbach, Head of Strategic Planning and Outreach Office, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency; James Carpenter, Scientist, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency.
Speakers: Bernhard Hufenbach, Head of Strategic Planning and Outreach Office, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency; James Carpenter, Scientist, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration, European Space Agency.
 402
      17 Feb 2016
    1:36  
Message by ESA Director General Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johann-Dietrich Wörner
 482
      17 Feb 2016
    4:20  
Message by ESA Director of Human Spaceflight and Operations Dr. h.c. Thomas Reiter
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      17 Feb 2016
    1:41  
Moon Challenge Trailer
 2083
      06 Jan 2016
    51:50  
iriss mission post flight presentation
ESA Astronaut Andreas Mogensen presented his mission during the IRISS Space Robotics competition held at ESA-ESTEC 17-18 December 2015. http://www.esa.int/Education/IRISS_Space_Robotics_Finals_at_ESTEC
ESA Astronaut Andreas Mogensen presented his mission during the IRISS Space Robotics competition held at ESA-ESTEC 17-18 December 2015. http://www.esa.int/Education/IRISS_Space_Robotics_Finals_at_ESTEC
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      01 Dec 2015
    40:34  
Gerhard Thiele, ESA
Introduces the concept of space-time.
Introduces the concept of space-time.