World Scene: Europe
China Daily | Updated: 2009-04-29 07:45
Space telescopes' launch soon
The European Space Agency (ESA) said the launch of two major telescopes designed to probe the origin of galaxies and the aftermath of the "Big Bang" will take place on May 14.
The double launch of the Herschel and Planck telescopes by an Ariane 5 rocket has twice been postponed for ground checks. "Preparation of the two satellites for launch continues flawlessly at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana," ESA said in a press release.
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