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Planck and Herschel on stage in Bologna

Bologna, Italy - The joint launch from ESA base in Kourou scheduled for half May

A journey towards the origin of the Universe, from galaxies to stars. It is what ESA (European Space Agency) scientific missions Planck and Herschel are designed for, both with a relevant participation of Italy. The two missions have been presented to public and media yesterday in Bologna. The event is the first approach step towards the joint launch of both the satellites with the same launcher: scheduled...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1103427
Rome, Italy, 04/24/2009 11:49
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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