[ Human and Robotic Exploration ]
14 JAN. 2008
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Jules Verne ATV fuelling operations get underway at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. As a precaution against the toxic and explosive characteristics of the hydrazine, a series of strict measures are in place, such as the requirement for the ‘scapemen’ - the fuelling specialists – to wear special suits during fuelling operations.
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2007 - ESA /CNES/Arianespace/Photo optique video du CSG
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ESA Standard Licence
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