We have done it twice! These words may summarise the second encapsulation that has been successfully performed today (07/07). The few pictures below attempt to provide slightly different views of this second encapsulation though it repeats exactly what has already been performed on 30/06 (L-6).
Bringing the Upper Composite (StarOneC4/Sylda/Fairing) in the BAF airlock
Lifting the Upper Composite through the "chimney" onto the the top of the launcher
The Upper Composite over MSG-4 at the level of the PFES (Plateforme Elevatrice Superieure)
MSG-4 encapsulation almost done...
Screwing of the fairing on the Ariane 5 Launcher (420 bolts!)
MSG-4 is now locked up again for its space journey, an important achievement in the campaign.
Some days…Orbit should not be a dream for longtime anymore :-)
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