Astrophysics
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialHerschel 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.
Orbital Attempt
#4,982
ASA Mission
#183
Pad Launch
#44
Location Launch
#197
Designator
2009-026
May 14, 2009, 1:12 PM
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The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
May 14, 2009, 10:12 AM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
