June 8, 2010

Picard and PRISMA transferred to launch silo

The Picard and PRISMA satellites, encapsulated inside the upper composite of the Dnepr launch vehicle on 4 June, were transferred to the launch silo this Tuesday in readiness for lift-off in one week’s time.

08 june 2010

Le silo

The upper composite of the Dnepr launch vehicle with the Picard and PRISMA satellites was transferred this Tuesday to the launch silo. Initial electrical tests have begun and will continue in the days ahead. The 2 satellites are now patiently awaiting lift-off in the silo until launch day on 15 June.

Chargement du composite supérieur de la fusée Dnepr. Crédits : APAVE/D. Dufau.
Chargement du composite supérieur de la fusée Dnepr. Crédits : APAVE/D. Dufau.
Chargement du module supérieur de la fusée Dnepr. Crédits : APAVE/D. Dufau.
Chargement du module supérieur de la fusée Dnepr. Crédits : APAVE/D. Dufau.
Chargement du module supérieur de la fusée Dnepr. Crédits : APAVE/D. Dufau.
Chargement du module supérieur de la fusée Dnepr. Crédits : APAVE/D. Dufau.

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