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How we map the first light - the science ground segment of Planck

Publication date: 16 August 2009

Authors: Texier, D.

Journal: ESA Bulletin
Volume: 139
Page: 21-24
Year: 2009

Copyright: ESA

For any space mission, the 'ground segment' is vital for operating a spacecraft and processing data received from its instruments. Planck is no different, with hardware software, telecommunications and other operations reaching from Spain to Australia.

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