GOCE launch diary gallery

Complementing the GOCE launch diary, this image gallery provides a glimpse into the range of activities that are being carried out to prepare the satellite for launch. The photos show the satellite being shipped from ESA's facilities in the Netherlands to the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, the campaign in the autumn of 2008 and activities gearing up for launch on 17 March 2009. The most recent pictures feature first.

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Caption:

Cleanroom used for storage

Credits:

ESA

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SEMFVQJTYRF

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Description

The cleanroom at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome is no longer subject to the rules of being 'clean' as it was when GOCE was being prepared for launch. Instead, it is now being used to pack and store the numerous containers of ground support equipment before they are shipped back to the Netherlands.

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