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    Herschel and Planck on the launch pad

    Date: 13 May 2009
    Satellite: Planck and Herschel
    Depicts: Ariane 5 ECA launcher
    Location: Ariane launch pad, Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, French Guiana
    Copyright: ESA-CNES-Arianespace / Optique Vidéo du CSG - P. Baudon

    On 13 May 2009, the Ariane 5 ECA launcher, with the Herschel and Planck spacecraft under its fairing on top, was rolled out on its launch table to the Ariane launch pad at the European spaceport in Kourou.

    This view shows the launcher after arrival and installation at the launch pad. Three of the four lightning masts that surround the launcher are also visible. These allow launches without being constrained by lightning conditions.


    Last Update: 14 May 2009

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