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Go to topicProtecting life and infrastructure on Earth and in orbit
Go to topicUsing space to benefit citizens and meet future challenges on Earth
Go to topicMaking space accessible and developing the technologies for the future
Go to topicThree teams, with a total of 30 people, work at ATV-CC at CNES Toulouse facility, in 3 different control rooms separated by glass walls:
- In the centre of the photo, the Flight Control Team, in charge of the ATV operations during the first Joint Integrated Simulation which happened 31 July 2007. The main control room is dedicated to the ATV mission execution/management performed by the CNES flight control team, headed by the flight director.
- The ESA ATV Operations Management Team (OMT), in charge of the overall operations preparation and execution activities, and of decision making for off-nominal and emergencies situations (on the right side)
- The Engineering Support Team, providing flight analysis and expertise for the whole mission. (on the left side)