SpaceTweetup to highlight ATV mission

CNES/ATV Docking SpaceTweetup 18/19 March 2012

We are just delighted to announce that applications are now being accepted for the first-ever joint CNES/ESA Tweetup, featuring our favourite spacecraft, ATV, and the European experts who fly it.

The CNES/ESA ATV Docking SpaceTweetup will take place at the CNES Toulouse Space Centre overnight during the docking of ATV-3, Edoardo Amaldi, set for 19 March at 04:05 CET.

This event is designed for Twitter users who follow an account operated by ESA or CNES (we know you know which ones, but, for the record, here are the links: ESA on Twitter, ESA astronauts on Twitter, CNES on Twitter).

The application window is open now and closes on 26 February at 22:00 CET. The number of participants is limited to 60; all others will be placed on a waiting list. Selected applicants will be notified by email on 29 February.

Please note that neither CNES nor ESA will cover travel, accommodation or other expenses. All registrants must be at least 18 years old.

Access full details, terms and conditions, as well as the link to the online registration form, via ESA web.