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Herschel and Planck ready for launch

Kourou, French Guiana - Ariane-5 launcher ready. Take off scheduled for tomorrow, 3:12 pm CEST

ESA (European Space Agency) satellites Herschel and Planck are ready for launch, as the Ariane-5 launcher has been declared fit for launch by Arianespace after completing reviews on the problem that caused the last take off delay, initially scheduled for May 6 (see AVIONEWS). With favourable weather conditions the countdown should stop at 3:12 pm CEST tomorrow, May 14. Herschel and Planck's mission,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1104354
Rome, Italy, 05/13/2009 13:23
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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