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Installation of Gaia on Launch Vehicle Adapter


Date: 05 December 2013
Satellite: Gaia
Location: S5 building, Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, French Guiana
Copyright: Astrium - I. Desenclos

Gaia is lowered onto the adapter. In this view we can see the phased array antenna (satellite-to-ground transmitter). The solar panels are still protected from shocks and contamination.

Last Update: 1 September 2019
15-Apr-2026 13:51 UT

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