Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
Herschel is a space observatory for the ESA. It is a infrared telescope and the largest ever launched to date. NASA is however a partner in this mission. Planck is also an ESA space observatory but maps cosmic microwave background.
Details
Type
Astrophysics
Orbit
Sun-Earth L2 (L2)
Location
Unknown
Date
Thu, May 14, 2009, 13:12
Weather
Pro