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Back Mounting the MPO on the ground handling trolley

Mounting the MPO on the ground handling trolley


Date: 08 August 2011
Satellite: BepiColombo
Depicts: Mercury Planetary Orbiter STM
Location: Test Centre, ESTEC
Copyright: ESA

The overhead crane and special lifting adapter (top of image) bear the weight of the BepiColombo Mercury Planetary Orbiter Structural and Thermal Model as it is moved into position and bolted to the ground handling trolley.

Last Update: 1 September 2019
15-Jun-2026 04:56 UT

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