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Planck and Herschel rocket, artwork
Planck and Herschel rocket, cutaway artwork. These two missions were launched into space on 14 May 2009 by this Ariane 5 rocket. The spacecraft are in the fairing on top of the rockets second stage, which was launched by the main stage and booster rockets. After the second stage fired to reach orbit, the fairing opened and Herschel (top) then Planck (bottom) separated and travelled away from Earth to carry out their missions. Herschel collects infrared radiation from some of the coolest and most distant objects in the Universe. Planck studies the Cosmic Microwave Background, the radiation left over from the Big Bang
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2009 Ariane 5 Astrophysical Astrophysics Cosmological Cosmology Cut Away European Space Agency Fairing Faring Infrared Telescope Purple Background Rocket Rocketry Space Craft Space Flight Space Observatory Upper Stage Physical
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This print showcases the Planck and Herschel rockets, two groundbreaking missions that were launched into space on 14 May 2009. The Ariane 5 rocket served as their mighty vessel, propelling them towards the mysteries of the cosmos. In this cutaway artwork, we witness the spacecraft snugly nestled within the fairing atop the second stage of the rocket. Once in orbit, after a powerful ignition from the second stage, an awe-inspiring moment unfolded as the fairing gracefully opened up. Herschel, positioned at the top, and Planck at its bottom bid farewell to Earth and embarked on their respective scientific endeavors. Herschel's mission revolves around collecting infrared radiation emitted by some of our universe's coolest and most distant objects. Meanwhile, Planck is dedicated to studying one of science's greatest enigmas -the Cosmic Microwave Background- which represents residual radiation from our universe's birth during the Big Bang. The intricate illustration beautifully captures both technological marvels against a striking purple background. This artwork symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge through research and exploration in astrophysics and cosmology. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity in designing these advanced space observatories that have forever changed our understanding of physics and cosmological phenomena. This image transports us back to that historic moment in 2009 when these magnificent instruments were set free into space like cosmic emissaries carrying with them invaluable insights encoded within fossil light dating back billions of years ago.
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