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Upper-composite and third-stage being coupled
Upper-composite and third-stage being coupled
Integration of MetOp upper-composite and third-stage complete
 
13 October 2006
In preparation for the roll out to the launch pad at the weekend, the MetOp upper-composite has been successfully integrated to the third stage of the Soyuz launcher. The ensemble is currently undergoing final checks before being transported and erected at the launch pad.
 
Following its arrival at the MIK 40 Soyuz launch integration facility, the upper-composite was carefully lifted off the train and moved into position so that it could be mechanically coupled to the third-stage of the rocket. The procedure went according to plan and the ensemble is now being prepared for its short journey to the launch pad where it will be positioned in the launch tower.  
 
The launch of Europe's first polar-orbiting weather satellite is still set for Tuesday 17 October at 18:38 CEST.
 
 
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Launch diary
MetOp launch statusEurope's first polar-orbiting weather satellite ready for launchSafe arrival at the launch facility for MetOpMetOp encapsulated in fairingMetOp integrated with Fregat upper-stageMetOp launch campaign resumedMetOp to be launched in OctoberLaunch of MetOp-A postponedMetOp ready for launchUpper-composite transferred to launcher integration facilityLast-ever look at MetOpMetOp joins Fregat upper-stageMetOp fuelled and pressurisedMetOp-A gets green light for 17 July launch dateMetOp – last phase of testing before launchMetOp satellite shipped to Baikonur on 18 April
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