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    Last ever view of Herschel

    Posted bychrisnorth May 12, 2009May 17, 2020

    The fairing (nose-cone) of the Ariane 5 rocket was finally placed on the launcher on May 10th, giving us one final glimpse of Herschel, before it is launched.

    Posted bychrisnorthMay 12, 2009May 17, 2020Posted inMission News

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