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The fairing is moved to encapsulate MetOp

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The fairing is moved to encapsulate MetOp

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The fairing is moved to encapsulate MetOp.

MetOp-A was launched on 19 October 2006 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, on a Soyuz ST rocket with a Fregat upper stage.

ESA - K. Büchler
Observing the Earth
MetOp
Atmosphere Atmosphere Launchers and space vehicles Weather systems Climate Change Soyuz

MetOp ready for encapsulation

MetOp ready for encapsulation

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MetOp encapsulation

MetOp encapsulation

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Tightening the bolts after encapsulation

Tightening the bolts after encapsulation

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Last preparations before encapsulation

Last preparations before encapsulation

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Cleaning inside the fairing

Cleaning inside the fairing

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