ATV is operating as expected; all systems nominal. On 13 June, ATV-CC completed the docking probe pull-out test at 16:14 CEST (ATV’s docking system is now ready for contact with Station). Next activity 14 June: TIV (transfer to ISS vicinity) manoeuvres; first boost set for 13:13 CEST.

Jean-Michel Bois, Head of the ESA Operations Team at ATV-CC, notes:

The ATV probe extension activity was successfully performed on 13 June at 14:30 GMT. This task prepares the ATV for the docking on 15 June. The probe detects the contact with the ISS Service Module port; then, by retraction, performs the mechanical link-up between ATV and ISS.

Note as always: All dates/timings below are forecast only and are subject to change as this is a continuing, dynamic mission. Time below indicated in UTC.

GENERAL STATUS
   ·  All nominal
   ·  Successful Midterm manoeuvres
   ·  Crew ATV on-board training (OBT) sessions have been successfully implemented

ATV STATUS
   ·  All subsystems nominal (one gyroscope being investigated; no impact on the mission)

ATV-CC STATUS and ATV GROUND SEGMENT
   ·  All ATV-CC systems nominal

EXECUTED OPERATIONS
   ·  Permanent monitoring and routine freeflight activities
   ·  MC1 and MC2 manoeuvres complete
   ·  OBT sessions before docking

NEXT OPERATIONS. MAIN ACTIVITIES
   ·  June 13 : Probe pull-out 14:14:30 (successful)
   ·  June 14 : TIV manoeuvres (first boost 11:13:43)
   ·  June 15 : S-1/2 09:38:21
   ·  June 15 : ATV Docking at 13:46:21 UTC
   ·  June 17 : Initial Ingress. Hatch opening 10:30:00
   ·  June 18 : Final Ingress
   ·  June 19 : OCS test.12:53:47
   ·  June 23 : ATV hatch closure  12:40 – 16:05 (preparation for EVA)
   ·  June 24 : EVA
   ·  June 25 : ATV hatch opening 11:25-14:05
   ·  July 03 : RFS leak checks
   ·  July 10 : Reboost manoeuvre 05:45:00 (tbc)
   ·  August 02 : First Gas Transfer (tbc)
   ·  TBD : fuel transfer