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Posted by Andrew Yee on May 13, 2009, 4:18 pm
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ESA News
http://www.esa.int
12 May 2009
Herschel and Planck launcher declared fit for launch
The Ariane 5 that will loft Herschel and Planck into space has been declared
ready for launch following the conclusion of the Launch Readiness Review
held on 9 May and a close-out review held on 12 May. The launch is scheduled
for 15:12 CEST (13:12 GMT) on 14 May.
This provides formal authorisation by Arianespace for launch on 14 May 2009.
[NOTE: An image and related links supporting this release are available at
http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMKMF0YDUF_index_1.html ]
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