LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Thu May 14 2009
Arianespace
Herschel & Planck
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
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(1:12 PM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(1:12 PM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(1:12 PM UTC)
RECOVERY OVERVIEW
Location
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Type
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Rocket Details
Name:
Ariane 5 ECADescription:
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Astrophysics
- Herschel is a space observatory for the ESA. It is a infrared telescope and the largest ever launched to date. NASA is however a partner in this mission. Planck is also an ESA space observatory but maps cosmic microwave background.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Kourou, French Guiana
Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3