SMOS launch diary gallery

Complementing the SMOS 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 gallery begins with photos of the satellite being shipped from Thales Alenia Space's facilities in France to the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia and then photos of the launch campaign activities as they are carried out.
The most recent pictures feature first.

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Hi-res Unloading from the train in the MIK	Hi-res SMOS container arrival	Hi-res A bit of fun on the train
Hi-res SMOS leaving for overnight journey to Plesetsk	Hi-res SMOS team members	Hi-res SMOS loaded onto the truck at Arkhangelsk
Hi-res Unloading SMOS from Antonov	Hi-res Unloading SMOS in Russia	Hi-res Antonov landing in Arkhangelsk

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