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Launch milestone achieved: last-ever look at CryoSat

29 September 2005

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CryoSat mated with the Breeze-KM seen with one half of its fairing.

Credits: ESA/Kurt Büchler

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Red-tagged items that require removal before the launch fairing is closed are taken off the satellite then counted

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The second launch fairing shell is put on

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The finished ensemble is called the upper composite. From now on all contact with the satellite is via umbilicals carrying data.

Credits: ESA/Kurt Büchler

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