Transfer of liquid helium to dewars

Date: 25 February 2009
Satellite: Herschel
Depicts: Dewar with helium transfer line attached
Location: Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, French Guiana
Copyright: ESA
Liquid helium is being transferred from large containers (30 000 litres capacity) to smaller dewars (~450 litres capacity). The dewars are closely monitored during the filling process.
Last Update: 1 September 2019