Space observatory designed to observe the fine detail of the cosmic microwave background.
Planck reached the Earth-Sun L2 Lagrangian point in July 2009, and had successfully completed a second all-sky survey by February 2010. Launched 2009.05.14,
First Launch: 2009.05.14.
Number: 1 .
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Associated Countries
Associated Manufacturers and Agencies
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ESA European agency overseeing development of rockets and spacecraft. European Space Agency, Europe. More...
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Cannes French manufacturer of spacecraft. Cannes, France. More...
Planck Chronology
2009 May 14 - .
13:12 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kourou.
Launch Complex:
Kourou ELA3.
LV Family:
Ariane 5.
Launch Vehicle:
Ariane 5ECA.
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