Herschel and Planck ready to move to launch site
Monday, February 9, 2009 - 12:28
in Astronomy & Space
ESA’s Herschel and Planck missions that will study the formation of stars and galaxies and the relic radiation from the Big Bang, respectively, have successfully completed their test campaigns in Europe. The two spacecraft will soon be shipped to Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.