Not a bird, not a plane...
Sep. 30th, 2008 12:26 pmIt's a deorbiting Jules Verne Automated Transfer Vehicle! Specifically, it's a Jules Verne ATV being de-orbited after a successful run to the International Space Station, and burning up in the atmosphere.
This film doesn't start off all that spectacular, but keep watching: it gets better. Also, don't be sad or distressed; this is actually a space project that worked, and worked well. It's a sign of hope, actually.