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Radar
September 19th, 2008, 07:57 PM
On the 29th of September, the Jules Verne ATV is predicted to enter the Earth's atmosphere and burn up.

You can learn more about this event here -

http://atv.seti.org/

The unit undocks on September the 5th. From that day it will become quite bright as it gets closer and closer, so keep checking your satellite tracking software to determine any photo opportunities.

http://atv.seti.org/flightpath6-thumb.jpg

Cheers

Ray

P.S Wear a helmet on September 29th.
Tenacious Del
September 21st, 2008, 03:07 PM
thanks mate. be interesting if it lands on land somewhere.
gyro
September 22nd, 2008, 12:02 AM
The re-entry/burn up will be filmed live from the ISS and shown live on NASA TV so you will have time to duck. :Oh_No:
Tenacious Del
September 26th, 2008, 11:29 AM
I am watching this on orbitron. it must be getting really low by now. i am going to try and observe it on it's next pass.
DarkSkyMan
September 27th, 2008, 10:46 AM
I am following this closely. Remember skylab? This thing could put on quite a show.
Radar
October 3rd, 2008, 07:01 PM
I have been out of action. Terrible chest infection. Has this thing burned up yet?
mattwastell
October 5th, 2008, 06:18 AM
yes it has re-entered

http://www.esa.int/esaMI/ATV/index.html
Tenacious Del
October 6th, 2008, 12:58 PM
holy cow!!! that video of re-entry was amazing!!:crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy:
DarkSkyMan
October 6th, 2008, 05:30 PM
Sure was mate.


holy cow!!! that video of re-entry was amazing!!:crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy: