Science & Exploration
Herschel cryostat in the Large Space Simulator
Top view of the Herschel cryostat in the Large Space Simulator, where it is being prepared for a three week test in in ESA's ESTEC facilities, Noordwijk (Netherlands). The tests took place between the end of January and mid February 2007.
A peek at the Herschel cryostat through the fairing
Herschel telescope resting on cryostat
Herschel’s cryostat vacuum vessel
Helium vent connected to the Herschel cryostat
