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Back MPO being lowered into the Large Space Simulator

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
9-Feb-2026 23:25 UT

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