Destructive re-entry (planned) of Jules Verne ATV. [Click on the link for a must-see ESA Video]
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Here's the latest from NASA. Look for an update fairly soon. Or a loud noise, perhaps!
Update #9
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:01:35 PM CDT
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