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ERS satellite missions complete after 20 years

Submit on Monday, September 12th, 2011 22:56

After a final thruster firing last week to deplete its remaining fuel, ESA’s ERS-2 observation satellite has been safely taken out of service. Ground controllers also ensured the space environment was protected for future missions.
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