Herschel
Spacecraft · Europe
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Astronomy, far infra-red and sub-mm wave satellite built by Alcatel Space Systems (prime), Astrium GmbH, Alenia Spazio for ESA, Europe. Launched 2009.
More at: Herschel.
Related
- Family
- Astronomy
- Country
- Europe
- Launch Vehicles
- Ariane 5, Ariane 5ECA
- Launch Sites
- Kourou ELA3
Chronology
1 event
2009 May 14
13:12 GMT - . Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: Kourou ELA3. LV Family: Ariane 5. Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5ECA.- Herschel - .
Mass: 3,400 kg (7,400 lb). Nation: Europe.
Agency: Arianespace.
Class: Astronomy.
Type: Infrared astronomy satellite. Spacecraft: Herschel.
USAF Sat Cat: 34937 . COSPAR: 2009-026A.
Carried Far Infra Red and Submillimeter Telescope. After completing a successful mission, the spacecraft was sent into solar orbit and was deactivated. Herschel departed L2 on 1 April 2013 and was turned off on 17 June in a 1.04 AU x 1.06 AU x 0.19 deg inclination solar orbit.
