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Nth postponement for Herschel and Planck launch

Kourou, French Guiana - A new date will be announced shortly

After different postponements due mainly to the problem had on Herschel telescope, it seemed fixed for May 6 the departure of Herschel and Planck satellite (see for details AVIONEWS). A 'Hand' this time due to an anomaly discovered during tests on a subassembly identical to one on the Ariane 5 launcher, Arianespace has decided to carry out additional checks, which will take several days. A...

fra/pec - 1103165
Rome, Italy, 04/20/2009 17:24
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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