ESA confirms CryoSat recovery mission


The absorbing wall in the clean room
 
CryoSat in the clean room: once it is finished, the absorbing wall is rolled to the clean room.

CryoSat artist's impression
 
Artist's impression of CryoSat in orbit.

DORIS receiver on CryoSat
 
The DORIS radio receiver placed aboard CryoSat



Release date: 11 January 2007