Herschel Launch

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

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Friday, 8 May (T-6): "Tape lifting" for cleaning analysis

SYLDA (with PLANCK included) below HERSCHEL

Bernahrd and Joseph working on tape lifts (right: HERSCHEL on top of ARIANE V)

Bernhard taking tape lifts on SAS2 (Sun Acquisition System)

On the highest platform in BAF

Tape lifts at the HIFI LOU (Local Oscillator Unit)

Martin Mueller

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