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Ariane 5: Launch of space telescopes Herschel and Planck set for 14 May

 

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Friday 27 March

Transport of the spacecraft from Building S1B to Building S5B. This activity took the entire day.

Moving Herschel into the CCU3 (spacecraft transport container) via the airlock

John's last day. He got a big 'thank you' from the Spacecraft Manager and the team

Undock of CCU3 and roll-out to building S5.

"On the road again"

Arrival in Building S5B
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