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Farewell to Gaia


Date: 11 December 2013
Satellite: Gaia
Location: S3 building, Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, French Guiana
Copyright: ESA - M. Pédoussaut

The Gaia spacecraft is tucked up inside the Soyuz fairing, ready to be mated with the Soyuz lower stages. The logo depicts elements of the Gaia mission.

Launch is scheduled for 9:12:19 GMT (10:12:19 CET) on 19 December 2013.

Last Update: 1 September 2019
17-Mar-2026 15:00 UT

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