Holy Cow! So the ATV actually made it to the ISS yesterday and didn't crash into us. As many of you know, I've been working on this project for close to 5 years now and seeing it actually come to life and fly is pretty amazing. It is also a little bittersweet of an event as well, seeing how this project has been one of the most frustrating experiences as far as working relationships go that I have ever experienced. I am happy to see it dock and be successul but I can't help but also be extremely glad that this means I will be able to put a lot of what has happened behind me.
As for the project, the ATV docking is really only the first step of what is supposed to do and the often overlooked part is the ATV actually supporting ISS attitude control and reboost and being otherwise USEFUL while its here. Most people seem to consider having the ATV dock be the end all be all, but from my point of view this is only just the beginning really. But congratulations to ESA and all those that worked on the project for getting this far. Let's hope this bodes well and the rest of the mission is just as successful.
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