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Richard Francis
CryoSat-2 Project Manager: interview with Richard Francis
 
Richard Francis has been responsible for managing ESA’s CryoSat Project since the decision was made to rebuild the satellite following the loss of the original CryoSat in 2005. Prior to his role as Project Manager, he was in charge of the CryoSat mission design as System Manager.

CryoSat-2 arrives at Baikonur
ESA's ice mission arrives safely at launch site
 
14 January 2010   In what might seem rather appropriate weather conditions, the CryoSat-2 Earth Explorer satellite has completed its journey to the Baikonur launch site in Kazakhstan, where it will be prepared for launch on 25 February.
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