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Back Chamber Fit Check Activities

Chamber Fit Check Activities


Date: 19 May 2008
Satellite: Planck
Depicts: Chamber fit check activities for TBTV test campaign
Location: Centre Spatial de Liège (CSL)
Copyright: ESA/Thales

The Planck spacecraft tilted in horizontal position on its multi-purpose trolley is seen in the background. On the left is the thermal tent that will surround the spacecraft during the upcoming thermal balance / thermal vacuum tests inside the FOCAL-5 test chamber (which is just outside this view to the right). The spacecraft is being prepared to be hoisted up and transferred to the FOCAL-5 chamber for a chamber fit check.
Last Update: 1 September 2019
15-Feb-2026 20:08 UT

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