The flight control team here at ATV-CC have just provided the last estimates for the final stage of ATV Johannes Kepler‘s mission:

  • Final deorbit burn starts: 20:04:32 UT / 22:04:32 CEST
  • Predicted ‘delta-v’ (change in speed): -66.81 m/s
  • Predicted impact time: 20:48:40 UT / 22:48:40 CEST

Note: All figures are subject to change