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ESA: preparations for Planck's launch continue
Kourou, French Guiana - The spacecraft is undergoing functionality tests
"Preparations for Planck’s launch continue at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. During the past two weeks tests to verify the functionality of the spacecraft have begun, and the external solar array has been integrated with the spacecraft. To verify the mechanical stability of the spacecraft, engineers carried out measurements to ensure that the service module is aligned with the pay...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1101211
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency