Will the Jules Verne ATV successfully dock with the ISS today?

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The discussion revolves around the docking of the Jules Verne Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) with the International Space Station (ISS), focusing on the event's significance, the implications for participants' employment, and clarifications regarding the crew presence during the docking. The scope includes technical aspects of the docking procedure, personal reflections on employment, and media reporting on the event.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that the Jules Verne ATV is scheduled to dock at 14:40 UT, with successful completion of previous demo days leading to this attempt.
  • There are reflections on the impact of the successful docking on employment, with some participants indicating that their companies have lost work due to project completion.
  • Clarifications are made regarding the presence of crew on the ISS during the docking, with some participants disputing media reports about the absence of personnel on the station.
  • Humorous remarks are exchanged about the responsibilities of astronauts and the implications of gender roles in the context of space missions.

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Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the details of the docking event and the presence of crew on the ISS. While some clarify the situation, others challenge the accuracy of media reports, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved on certain points.

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There are mentions of potential inaccuracies in media reporting about the docking and crew presence, as well as personal anecdotes that may not fully capture the broader implications of the event.

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Individuals interested in space missions, the technical aspects of docking procedures, and the impact of such events on industry employment may find this discussion relevant.

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The first automated rendezvous of a non-Russian vehicle with the ISS will be taking place shortly. The Jules Verne ATV is scheduled to dock at 14:40 UT. Coverage on NASA TV starts at 14:00 UT. ATV passed demo days #1 and #2 with flying colors, which enabled the controllers to give a go for today's docking attempt.
 
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Textbook docking. My company just lost 10-15% of our work. Of course, this was the best way to lose work: successful completion of a project.
 
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Trust me, succes is the best precursor for future contracts (although I don't know how much y'all went overbudget.
 
D H said:
Textbook docking. My company just lost 10-15% of our work. Of course, this was the best way to lose work: successful completion of a project.

So are you gainfully unemployed now? :smile:

CS
 
Still gainfully employed. In fact, we're still hiring. We knew this particular project was coming to an end quite some time ago. It ended quite nicely. BTW, I misspoke. I should have said my employer, rather than my company. I am but a peon ...
 
They said on the news that the Jules delivered supplies and then would take on trash to burn up on re entry. They also said that no one was on the station. What actually did the transfer?
 
FredGarvin said:
They said on the news that the Jules delivered supplies and then would take on trash to burn up on re entry. They also said that no one was on the station.

You either heard wrong or the news you watched got it wrong. No one was on the Jules Verne. A crew of five were (and are) onboard the ISS at the time of docking: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition16/index.html" .
 
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FredGarvin said:
Twould take on trash to burn up on re entry.
Is that why there are women astronauts? Somebody has to make the guys take the trash out!
 
stewartcs said:
So are you gainfully unemployed now? :smile:

CS

Hey, that's my job! BTW; I'm going to have to change my sig now; I got hired.

FredGarvin said:
... They also said that no one was on the station. What actually did the transfer?

Who said that? There are personell on the station, they had to make ready to evacuate if that 22-ton monster came in with anything but the gentlest of intentions.

Watched the whole thing on NASA tv; truly lovely.
 
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D H said:
You either heard wrong or the news you watched got it wrong. No one was on the Jules Verne. A crew of five were (and are) onboard the ISS at the time of docking: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition16/index.html" .
Ahhh. That makes more sense. Thanks.
 
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mgb_phys said:
Is that why there are women astronauts? Somebody has to make the guys take the trash out!
Some women would say "look at the extents we have to go to to get you to take the trash out!"
 

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