Photos: Herschel and Planck at ESA's Spaceport

A selection of images taken 13-14 May at ESA's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, during final assembly and roll out of Herschel and Planck mounted on Ariane 5, V188. launch is scheduled for 14 May 2009.

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Caption:

Ariane 5 enclosing Herschel and Planck

Credits:

ESA - S. Corvaja, 2009

ID number:

SEME09ZVNUF

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Description

Ariane 5 enclosing Herschel and Planck at the launch pad at Europe's Spaceport on 13 May 2009.

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