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ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) Jules Verne

Spacecraft propulsion supplied by ArianeGroup

ATV (Jules Verne) / 2008 - 008A
European Space AgaencyAutomated Transfer Vehicle Category Cargo. ISS resupply
Operator ESA
Orbit LEO
Sat position 347.0 km x 358.4 km
Launch date 2008
Launch mass 20,750 kg (7300 kg cargo)
Design life 180 days
Launcher Ariane 5ES
Satellite / Bus Pressurised section + propulsion section
Manufacturer EADS and Thales Alenia Space

 

Orbital Propulsion Centre Contribution
Propulsion Responsibility:
bullet 28 x 200 N biprop thrusters
bullet 4 x Pyrovalves
bullet 29 x Fill & drain valves
Pyrovalve 200 N bipropellant thruster.
Fill and drain valve.

 

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