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Jules Verne ATV completes two days of testing

Submit on Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 06:00

Navigating for the first time with a laser-based optical system, the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) today moved to within just 11 metres of the ISS’ docking port, ESA said. An escape manoeuvre then concluded this second day of tests in orbit.
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