Science & Exploration
Plato rotated upwards in the ESTEC clean tent
After arrival at ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s Plato spacecraft was moved to a tent providing a clean environment for its sensitive instruments and cameras. Here, the spacecraft is rotated upright from its horizontal transport position.
[Image description: In a cleanroom environment, a group of engineers wearing protective coats, gloves, and face masks are working on a large spacecraft component. The component is mounted on a white wheeled platform. The top of the spacecraft carries 26 cylindrical cameras. The workspace is surrounded by structural supports and white fabric walls, creating a clean and controlled environment.]
