EPISODE · Jul 3, 2006 · 4 MIN
ATV passes acoustic test
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Acoustic testing of Jules Verne, the first Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), has successfully been completed at ESA's test facilities in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The ATV, an unmanned vehicle that will deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), will be put into orbit by the European Ariane-5 launcher. Acoustic testing is vital to ensure the ATV can withstand the vibrations caused by the extreme noise levels generated during launch. ESApod video programme
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Jules Verne, Europe's first Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), is put through its paces in ESA's acoustic test facility.
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