Critical Ariane 5 Mission
Photograph: XMM, shown during acoustic tests, is the largest science satellite built in Europe. It will be able to peer deep into the universe, complementing NASA's Chandra observatory. The largest European science satellite ever built was undergoing checkout in orbit following a launch that greatly...
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