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Record 1 2003-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
CONT

The payload module is essentially a large cryostat with a toroidal tank which contained at launch, over 2000 litres of super fluid helium. ... Some of the infrared detectors are directly coupled to the helium tank and are at a temperature of around 2K. All other units are cooled by means of the cold boil-off gas from the liquid helium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)

Spanish

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