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Herschel operations

The mission

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Herschel in space, close up on its mirror.

Credits: ESA (Image by AOES Medialab)

The Flight Control Team

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Micha Schmidt is Spacecraft Operations Manager (SOM) for Herschel at ESA/ESOC.

Credits: ESA-J.Mai/juergenmai.com

Mission operations overview

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December 2002: This excellent overview shows the Ariane 5 as it nears the launch pad. The dual-rail system used to transfer the Ariane 5 on its launch table is clearly visible.

Credits: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/Photo Service Optique Video CSG

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Spacecraft in 'sync' with Earth orbit on L2

The ground station
New Norcia (DSA 1)

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ESA's first 35-metre deep-space ground station is situated at New Norcia, 140 kilometres north of Perth in Australia. The 630 tonne antenna will be used to track Rosetta and Mars Express, the latter to be launched in 2003, as well as other missions in deep space. The ground station was officially opened on 5 March 2003 by the Premier of Western Australia, Hon Dr Geoff Gallop.

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Ground segment & mission control system

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