CHEOPS on the move
Date: 18 November 2019
Satellite: CHEOPS
Location: Kourou, French Guiana
Copyright: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/Optique vidéo du CSG - S Martin
The CHEOPS satellite during transfer from building S5C to the payload facility of S5A through the internal corridor, as part of launch preparations at Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guyana. The satellite is being moved on its multi-purpose trolley under the supervision of Airbus staff and with the support of the spaceport team. During all phases, a dedicated plastic bag protects the satellite and its payload from contamination.
Last Update: 28 November 2019
