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Title TD1A, Europe's First Astronomical Satellite
Length 00:21:20
Language French
Footage Type Documentary
Description
ESRO's first astronomical satellite, TD-1A, is due to be launched in February 1972. Observing in the ultra-violet wavelength band, it will map the stars. This film contains footage of the pre-flight preparation - construction and testing - of the satellite, and describes how the onboard scientific instruments will work.
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Mission TD-1A
System TD-1A Satellite
Location ESTEC , France , Italy , Liege , The Netherlands
Action Constructing , Discussing , Experimenting , Explaining , Exploring , Orbiting , Presenting , Testing , Vibrating , Working
Keywords Astronomy , Earth , Engineers , ESRO , Galaxy , Instrument , Instruments onboard , Observation Instruments , Prototype , Radiation , Research , Satellite testing , Satellites , Science , Scientific apparatus , Scientist , Space Observation , Spectroscopy , Ultraviolet , Wave length

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