Well it was a great launch that early morning (for europeans) But after about 30 seconds there was nothing to see, because on the deep clouds and the rain.

Nevertheless after having some problems with cutoff threshold in the propulsion system ATV reached it parking position 2000 km in front of the ISS (resides there till MAR28th).

All test especially the CAM (collision avoidance manouvre) went well.


I tried to emulate something like a mission control center

Mission Controlcenter - http://thomas-wehr.homeip.net/space/missioncontrolcenter.php




This is only a sample (updated every minute) you will find some more and may sit yourself on the STS / ISS / ATV and travel around the earth.

I am looking forward for the two demonstration days (1st will be March 29 - distance to ISS 3.6km / 2nd March 31 11 meters behind ISS)where it will come close to the ISS and goes back to a safety position 39km behind ISS and the docking day April 3rd.

Enjoy
Thomas Wehr
Germany