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Back Telescope Baffle - Qualification Model

Telescope Baffle - Qualification Model


Date: 09 February 2004
Satellite: Planck
Depicts: Qualification model of the telescope baffle
Location: Cleanroom at Contraves, Zurich
Copyright: 2004 ESA / Contraves Space AG

The baffle serves to prevent unwanted, off-axis radiation from entering the telescope. The qualification model of the spacecraft structure will be tested to validate the mechanical design.
Last Update: 1 September 2019
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