MPO being lowered into the Large Space Simulator
Date: 31 August 2011
Satellite: BepiColombo
Depicts: Mercury Planetary Orbiter STM
Location: Test Centre, ESTEC
Copyright: ESA
The Structural and Thermal Model of the Mercury Planetary Orbiter being lowered into the Large Space Simulator by an overhead crane, using the special handling/lifting adapter. The Thermal Test Adapter is visible on the underside of the spacecraft.
Last Update: 1 September 2019
