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Entry 14: GOCE launch postponed

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16 October 2008 – The foreseen 27 October launch date of GOCE has had to be postponed to allow the enquiry board time to conclude its work. A new launch date will be announced as soon as possible.

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GOCE in ESA's test facilities

Entry 1: GOCE prepares for shipment to Russia

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GOCE

Entry 2: GOCE begins its journey to launch site

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Safe arrival for GOCE at Arkhangelsk

Entry 3: GOCE arrives safely at launch site in Russia

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GOCE positioned for alignment check

Entry 4: GOCE unpacked and alignment check complete

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Into container to check for gas leaks

Entry 5: GOCE checked for gas leaks

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Manoeuvring GOCE in the cleanroom

Entry 6: Launch team reaches full strength

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Roll out of Upper Composite

Entry 7: Gradiometer checked and launcher rolled out for te…

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GOCE joining Breeze

Entry 8: GOCE satellite joins Breeze

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Last look at GOCE

Entry 9: Last-ever look at GOCE

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GOCE on the launch pad

Entry 10: GOCE on the launch pad

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GOCE positioned for alignment check

Entry 11: Launch of GOCE delayed

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GOCE before joining the adaptor

Entry 12: Satellite activities resume 24 September

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Fairing with logos

Entry 13: GOCE team gearing up for new launch date

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Manoeuvring GOCE in the cleanroom

Entry 14: GOCE launch postponed

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GOCE in Plesetsk

Entry 15: March launch planned for GOCE

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GOCE container

Entry 16: Team make ready to wake up GOCE

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Entry 17: GOCE revealed as container opened

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Activating the ion propulsion valves

Entry 18: A busy week

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GOCE mated to the Breeze Upper Stage

Entry 19: GOCE meets launcher Upper Stage

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Last inspection before fairing closes

Entry 20: Encapsulation

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Transfer of GOCE to launch tower

Entry 21: On the launch pad

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ESA and industrial team members during GOCE countdown rehearsal, Plesetsk, 13 March 2009

Entry 22: Launch rehearsed

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GOCE liftoff

Entry 23: GOCE launched and in orbit

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Cleanroom used for storage

Entry 24: Going home

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Plesetsk Cosmodrome

Plesetsk

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