SOLAR (ISS)
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SOLAR was an ESA science observatory on the Columbus Laboratory, which is part of the International Space Station. SOLAR was launched with Columbus in February 2008 aboard STS-122. It was externally m
SOLAR
SOLAR heads into orbit on STS-122
The STS-122 crew included two ESA astronauts, Léopold Eyharts (fr) and Hans Schlegel (de)
Columbus (ISS module)
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Columbus is a science laboratory module that forms part of the International Space Station and represents the European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station. It was constructed in
SOLAR (ISS)
…SOLAR (Solar Monitoring Observatory) was an ESA science observatory on the Columbus Laboratory, which is part of the International Space Station. SOLAR was launched with Columbus in February 2008 aboard STS-122. It was externally mounted to…
Columbus as seen by Space Shuttle Endeavour on STS-127
Columbus (inside a protective case) being loaded into an Airbus Beluga at the Bremen Airport
Columbus being loaded into Atlantis's payload bay in preparation for launch
Columbus's position on the ISS