ERS satellite missions complete after 20 years

Monday, September 12, 2011 - 07:00 in Astronomy & Space

After a final thruster firing last week to deplete its remaining fuel, ESA's venerable ERS-2 observation satellite has been safely taken out of service. Ground controllers also ensured the space environment was protected for future missions.

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