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Transfer of liquid helium to dewars


Date: 25 February 2009
Satellite: Herschel
Depicts: Dewar with helium transfer line attached
Location: Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, French Guiana
Copyright: ESA

Liquid helium is being transferred from large containers (30 000 litres capacity) to smaller dewars (~450 litres capacity). The dewars are closely monitored during the filling process.

Last Update: 1 September 2019
10-Feb-2026 08:59 UT

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