PLATO unloaded at ESTEC
PLATO unloaded at ESTEC
After arrival at ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s Plato spacecraft was unloaded from its container and moved into the cleanroom. Here it is tilted to a horizontal position on a rolling platform. The spacecraft is under protective film, and all 26 cameras have gold-coloured covers.
[Image description: In a cleanroom environment, several people wearing protective clothing – including hairnets and gloves – are handling a large space telescope. The telescope is covered in plastic sheeting and mounted on a wheeled platform. Surrounding it are various cables and pieces of machinery. In the background, a large transport container is visible.]
