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Herschel and Planck finally reach the Space

Rome, Italy - After several delays the two ESA satellites were launched

The two ESA (European Space Agency) satellites, Herschel and Planck, have been finally launched, after several delays in the previous phases. Lift off took place at 3:12 pm CEST on board of the Ariane-5 launcher that was the cause of the last deferral (see AVIONEWS) from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The two satellites sent the first signal to earth at 3:49 pm, confirming that they...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1104510
Rome, Italy, 05/15/2009 14:44
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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