All the cargo [for late cargo loading via ATV’s hatch] has now arrived in Kourou and all the bags have been disinfected.  NASA came to disinfect their own bags and we have a team from ESA’s Technical directorate that is responsible for disinfecting the ESA and JAXA bags.

CTB cargo bags ready to be loaded in to ATV-5. Credit: ESA

CTB cargo bags ready to be loaded in to ATV-5. Credit: ESA

This week, the disinfection materials for the late cargo loading operations will be prepared.  The new LCAM (Late Cargo Access Means – kind of a super jazzed up hoist – Ed.), the BAF (final assembly building) platform and all the tools that go into the pressurised module must be disinfected and all personnel must work in bunny suits.