European Rocket To Rise From Spaceport In South America An Ariane 5 heavy lifter rocket will dispense two satellites, Planck and Herschel, into orbit in a liftoff set for May 14 from the European spaceport in French Guiana, South America. Technicians are loading the satellites into the SYLDA dispenser atop the Ariane 5, according to Arianespace. After the launch next week, the satellites will be dispensed into orbit. Herschel will be deployed first, followed by the release of Planck. Both…
Ariane 5 Set To Launch Planck, Herschel Satellites In Liftoff Set For May 14
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